The Boat That Rocked movie poster

The Boat That Rocked

"On air. Off shore. Out of control."

April 1, 2009 2h 15m 7.2/10 (2,228 votes)

Originally released in 2009. The Boat That Rocked is a drama/comedy film. directed by Richard Curtis. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Tom Sturridge, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Rhys Ifans

Synopsis

When a group of rebellious deejays decides to defy the ban on government-censored music, they take to the seas to broadcast music and mayhem to millions of adoring fans.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 1, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 2h 15m 135 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (2,228 votes)
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Budget $50M Production budget
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Box Office $36.3M 0.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$50,000,000
Revenue
$36,348,784

Production Companies

  • Universal Pictures
  • Working Title Films
  • Medienproduktion Prometheus Filmgesellschaft
  • StudioCanal
  • Portobello Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boat That Rocked about?

When a group of rebellious deejays decides to defy the ban on government-censored music, they take to the seas to broadcast music and mayhem to millions of adoring fans.

Who directed The Boat That Rocked?

The Boat That Rocked was directed by Richard Curtis.

How long is The Boat That Rocked?

The Boat That Rocked has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).

When was The Boat That Rocked released?

The Boat That Rocked was released on April 1, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Boat That Rocked?

The main cast of The Boat That Rocked includes Tom Sturridge, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rhys Ifans, Bill Nighy, Emma Thompson.

Is The Boat That Rocked worth watching?

The Boat That Rocked has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 2,228 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.