The Boys in the Boat
“Believe in the impossible. Believe in each other.”
Synopsis
The triumphant underdog story of the University of Washington men's rowing team, who stunned the world by competing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-18
Top Cast
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Joel Edgerton
Coach Al Ulbrickson
Callum Turner
Joe Rantz
Peter Guinness
George Pocock
Sam Strike
Roger Morris
Thomas Elms
Chuck Day
Jack Mulhern
Don Hume
Luke Slattery
Bobby Moch
Bruce Herbelin-Earle
Shorty Hunt
Wil Coban
Jim McMillin
Tom Varey
Johnny White
Joel Phillimore
Gordy Adam
James Wolk
Coach Tom Bolles
Hadley Robinson
Joyce Simdars
Chris Diamantopoulos
Royal Brougham
Courtney Henggeler
Hazel Ulbrickson
Alec Newman
Harry Rantz
Laurel Lefkow
UW Registrar
Sam Douglas
Henry Burke
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 22 DaysSamuel Goldwyn Theater
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 16, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$54.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.36x
+$14.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Clooney
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark L. Smith
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- The Boys in the Boat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $54.4M
- Production Studios
- Smokehouse Pictures, Spyglass Media Group, Amazon MGM Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Clooney
Mark L. Smith, Daniel James Brown
Alexandre Desplat
Phil Arntz, Martin Ruhe, Karsten Bloch Jacobsen
Tanya Swerling
Peter Oillataguerre, George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Andy Mitchell, Barbara A. Hall
Department Leadership Roster
George Clooney
Director
Kalina Ivanov
Production Design
Andy Bennett
Stunt Coordinator
Geoffrey Basquin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Diana Nikitina
Visual Effects Supervisor
Vincent Papaix
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jeremiah Sweeney
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark L. Smith
Screenplay
George Clooney
Producer
Grant Heslov
Producer
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Martin Ruhe
Director of Photography
Tanya Swerling
Editor
Jenny Eagan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boys in the Boat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boys in the Boat about?
The triumphant underdog story of the University of Washington men's rowing team, who stunned the world by competing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Who directed The Boys in the Boat?
The Boys in the Boat was directed by George Clooney.
Who stars in The Boys in the Boat?
The principal cast of The Boys in the Boat includes Joel Edgerton, Callum Turner, Peter Guinness, Sam Strike, Thomas Elms.
When was The Boys in the Boat released and how long is it?
The Boys in the Boat was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Boys in the Boat?
The Boys in the Boat had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $54.4M at the worldwide box office (1.36 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Boys in the Boat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boys in the Boat was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
Is The Boys in the Boat based on a book or true story?
The Boys in the Boat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daniel James Brown".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boys in the Boat?
The Boys in the Boat holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).