Buoyancy (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2019, Buoyancy is a drama and crime film directed by Rodd Rathjen, running about 93 minutes. “The day you lose hope, is the day you will die” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An innocent Cambodian boy is sold to a Thai broker and enslaved on a fishing trawler. As fellow slaves are tortured and murdered around him, he starts to wonder if his only hope of freedom is to become as violent as his captors.
Who’s in it. Buoyancy stars Sarm Heng as Chakra, Thanawut Kasro as Rom Ran, Mony Ros as Kea and Mony Rous as Kea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Buoyancy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection 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 Buoyancy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buoyancy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buoyancy (2019)?
- In US, Buoyancy is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, 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 Buoyancy worth watching?
- Buoyancy holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Buoyancy?
- Buoyancy stars Sarm Heng, Thanawut Kasro, Mony Ros, Mony Rous and Saichia Wongwirot.
- When was Buoyancy released?
- Buoyancy was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.