The Boat That Rocked (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2009, The Boat That Rocked is a comedy and drama film directed by Richard Curtis, running about 135 minutes. “On air. Off shore. Out of control.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ensemble comedy, where the romance is between the young people of the 60s, and pop music. It's about a band of DJs that captivate Britain, playing the music that defines a generation and standing up to a government that wanted control of popular culture via the British Broadcasting Corporation. Loosely based on the events in Britain in the 60's when the Labour government of Harold Wilson, wanted to bring the pirate radio stations under control, enough to see the passage of the Marine Broadcasting Offences Act on 15 August 1967. Also known as "Pirate Radio".
Who’s in it. The Boat That Rocked stars Tom Sturridge as Carl, Philip Seymour Hoffman as The Count, Rhys Ifans as Gavin and Bill Nighy as Quentin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Boat That Rocked has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $36.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boat That Rocked page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boat That Rocked tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boat That Rocked (2009)?
- In US, The Boat That Rocked is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boat That Rocked worth watching?
- The Boat That Rocked holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Boat That Rocked?
- The Boat That Rocked stars Tom Sturridge, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rhys Ifans, Bill Nighy and Emma Thompson.
- When was The Boat That Rocked released?
- The Boat That Rocked was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.