The Golden Boat (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, The Golden Boat is a comedy and drama film directed by Raúl Ruiz, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired in form by American police TV shows and soap operas, The Golden Boat is a madcap, surreal dash through the streets of New York city, telling the mysterious and often hilarious story of an aged street-person named Austin, a comically compulsive assassin, as he joins up with a young rock critic and philosophy student named Israel Williams. In the course of their adventures, Austin pursues his object of desire - a Mexican soap opera star - and along the way engages a host of TV characters and bit players, whose repartee range from gangsterish insults to the question of God's existence.
Who’s in it. The Golden Boat stars Michael Kirby as Austin, Federico Muchnik as Israel Williams, Brett Alexander as Doc and Mary Hestand as Alina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Golden 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 Golden Boat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Boat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Boat (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Boat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Golden Boat worth watching?
- The Golden Boat holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden Boat?
- The Golden Boat stars Michael Kirby, Federico Muchnik, Brett Alexander, Mary Hestand and Kathy Acker.