The Boatman
2026, Portuguese. Directed by Simão Cayatte.
Joaquim is released early from prison after sixteen years. Hiding it from his family, he takes on a dangerous job as a boatman ferrying illegal clam-pickers out into the river as a way to buy his daughter the piano he once promised her.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 9 April 2026
- Original title
- O Barqueiro
- Country
- Portugal
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How long is The Boatman?
The Boatman runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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The Boatman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 April 2026. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boatman?
If you liked The Boatman, try Siberian Education, The Unforgivable, No One Would Tell.
Who directed The Boatman?
The Boatman (2026) was directed by Simão Cayatte and stars Romeu Runa, Miguel Borges, Jani Zhao.