Boost (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2017, Boost is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Darren Curtis, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Hakeem and A-Mac are like brothers. Together facing immigrant life in Montreal, while 'spotting' cars after school. Boost gives us a glimpse into the awkward adventures of teenage boyhood, then the jolt, when that innocence ends abruptly.
Who’s in it. Boost stars Nabil Rajo as Hakeem Nour, Jahmil French as Anthony 'A-Mac' Macdonald, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Ramaz 'Ram' and Fanny Mallette as Madame Tessier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Boost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US 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 Boost page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boost tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boost (2017)?
- In US, Boost is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boost worth watching?
- Boost holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boost?
- Boost stars Nabil Rajo, Jahmil French, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Fanny Mallette and Patrick Goyette.
- When was Boost released?
- Boost was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.