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The Boat That Rocked

The Boat That Rocked

On air. Off shore. Out of control.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Boat That Rocked
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Release Date: 2009-04-01
  • Runtime: 135 minutes
  • Rating: 7.226/10 (2192 votes)
  • Budget: $50,000,000
  • Revenue: $36,348,784
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Working Title Films, Medienproduktion Prometheus Filmgesellschaft, StudioCanal, Portobello Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.9186
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Tom Sturridge

Tom Sturridge

as Carl

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman

as The Count

Rhys Ifans

Rhys Ifans

as Gavin

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

as Quentin

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson

as Charlotte

Nick Frost

Nick Frost

as Dave

Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

as Dormandy

January Jones

January Jones

as Eleonore

Gemma Arterton

Gemma Arterton

as Desiree

Jack Davenport

Jack Davenport

as Twatt

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

A Ghost Ship

Gavin Kavanagh Returns to Radio

Mick Garris on PIRATE RADIO

The Shortest Marriage

Philip Seymour Hoffman's Life-or-Death Game of Chicken

External Links

Keywords

shiprock 'n' rollgreat britainradio stationnorth seaswinging 60sdj1960steenage protagonist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boat That Rocked?

The Boat That Rocked is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 2009-04-01.

Who are the main actors in The Boat That Rocked?

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

Where can I watch The Boat That Rocked online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Boat That Rocked is available.

Is The Boat That Rocked based on a true story?

On air. Off shore. Out of control.

What is the IMDb rating of The Boat That Rocked?

The Boat That Rocked has an IMDb rating of 7.226/10 based on 2192 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Boat That Rocked?

The movie had a production budget of $50,000,000 and earned $36,348,784 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Boat That Rocked?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, Working Title Films, Medienproduktion Prometheus Filmgesellschaft, StudioCanal, Portobello Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Boat That Rocked filmed?

The Boat That Rocked was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Boat That Rocked?

The total runtime of The Boat That Rocked is 135 minutes.

Is The Boat That Rocked suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Boat That Rocked?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Boat That Rocked.

Does The Boat That Rocked have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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