Rowing Across the Atlantic (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1978, Rowing Across the Atlantic is an animation film directed by Jean-François Laguionie, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Newlyweds, Adelaide and Jonathan leave New York in 1907 in a boat and row, ignorant of world events, to Europe. The years pass and many things are changing them, love is gradually degrading to hatred, then indifference. Old age is almost here, and with it, in a last swim, a last embrace, husband and wife end up “alone at last.” The boat adrift, will be discovered on the shores of Europe in the year 1957
Who’s in it. Rowing Across the Atlantic stars Charlotte Maury-Sentier as Adélaïde Akenbury (Voice) and Jean-Pierre Sentier as Jonathan Akenbury (Voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Rowing Across the Atlantic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rowing Across the Atlantic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rowing Across the Atlantic tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rowing Across the Atlantic (1978)?
- In US, Rowing Across the Atlantic is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rowing Across the Atlantic worth watching?
- Rowing Across the Atlantic holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rowing Across the Atlantic?
- Rowing Across the Atlantic stars Charlotte Maury-Sentier and Jean-Pierre Sentier.
- When was Rowing Across the Atlantic released?
- Rowing Across the Atlantic was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.