The Boatman (2015): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2015, The Boatman is a thriller and drama film directed by Greg Morgan.

What it’s about. Miguel is the perfect coyote: dedicated, single-minded, his record unblemished. His home is the winding path of the migrant: the back alley gravel, the crumbled pavement, and last - the river. Despite this perfect record, Miguel is no stranger to death. His nickname, "El Maldito" hints of what we will soon see for ourselves, for Miguel seems haunted by the dead and dying. He comes upon them on desert roads; he hears their confessions, and takes part in their dying wishes. Miguel's house, much like the man himself, stands alone; yellowed photographs breathe the sigh of a life given over to a singular purpose - crossing his people to a new life. There are signs that this quiet struggle is soon to break. When a terrible wreck draws Miguel to the roadside, the order of his life comes to ruin, for Elena, the wreck's lone survivor, recognizes Miguel.

Who’s in it. The Boatman stars Oscar Torre as Miguel, Noemi Dunbar as Elena, Yvonne Delarosa as Proserpina and Carlos Montilla as Norberto, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Boatman has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boatman page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Boatman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.