The Boat (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1921, The Boat is a comedy film directed by Buster Keaton, running about 26 minutes. “Moored for one week” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Buster's handmade boat, The Damfino, is finished and is, of course, too large to get through the basement door. When he drives off with it in tow, the side of his house, then the whole thing, collapses. At the harbor he rides the boat out only to have it sink beneath him. The rest is a series of adventures he and his family have with the restored boat.
Who’s in it. The Boat stars Buster Keaton as The Boat Builder, Edward F. Cline as SOS Receiver (uncredited) and Sybil Seely as His Wife.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Boat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boat (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boat worth watching?
- The Boat holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boat?
- The Boat stars Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline and Sybil Seely.
- When was The Boat released?
- The Boat was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.