The Boatniks (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1970, The Boatniks is a comedy and family film directed by Norman Tokar, running about 99 minutes. “MAN THE LAFFBOATS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young and awkward, The Coast-Guard's ensign Thomas Garland suffers from the comparison with his late father, a war hero. Which does not prevent him from falling for pretty Kate Fairchild, a young woman who runs a sailing school. Of course the way he expresses his deep sympathy for the lady leaves to be desired. And the situation does not improve when a trio of bumbling jewel thieves interferes.
Who’s in it. The Boatniks stars Robert Morse as Ensign Garland, Stefanie Powers as Kate, Phil Silvers as Harry Simmons and Norman Fell as Max, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Boatniks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Boatniks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boatniks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boatniks (1970)?
- In US, The Boatniks is available to 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 The Boatniks worth watching?
- The Boatniks holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boatniks?
- The Boatniks stars Robert Morse, Stefanie Powers, Phil Silvers, Norman Fell and Mickey Shaughnessy.
- When was The Boatniks released?
- The Boatniks was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.