The Boat Race (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2009, The Boat Race is a drama film directed by Bernard Bellefroid, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Alex, 15, lives alone with his dad, enduring relentless physical violence, rebelling against everyone. To escape from this daily life, Alex rows on the Meuse river, and has only one obsession: to win the Belgian Singles Championships at any cost. Sergi, his coach, and Muriel, the young girl he's in love with, will enable Alex to rediscover the human values he has lost. A long and tough learning curve...
Who’s in it. The Boat Race stars Joffrey Verbruggen as Alexandre, Thierry Hancisse as Thierry, Sergi López as Sergi and Pénélope-Rose Lévèque as Murielle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Boat Race has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boat Race page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boat Race tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boat Race (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boat Race change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boat Race worth watching?
- The Boat Race holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Boat Race?
- The Boat Race stars Joffrey Verbruggen, Thierry Hancisse, Sergi López, Pénélope-Rose Lévèque and David Murgia.
- When was The Boat Race released?
- The Boat Race was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.