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The Boat That Rocked

2009, English. Directed by Richard Curtis.

On air. Off shore. Out of control.

When a group of rebellious deejays decides to defy the ban on government-censored music, they take to the seas to broadcast music and mayhem to millions of adoring fans.

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Runtime
2h 15m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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7.2/10 from 2,374 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Boat That Rocked

The Boat That Rocked isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
1 April 2009
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America, France, Germany
Written by
Richard Curtis
Budget
$50M
Box office
$36M
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Is The Boat That Rocked worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 2,374 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Boat That Rocked?

The Boat That Rocked runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).

Does The Boat That Rocked have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Boat That Rocked. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Boat That Rocked parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Boat That Rocked is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Boat That Rocked on?

The Boat That Rocked isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Boat That Rocked?

If you liked The Boat That Rocked, try The Wild Life, Good Morning, Vietnam, Human Traffic.

Who directed The Boat That Rocked?

The Boat That Rocked (2009) was directed by Richard Curtis and stars Tom Sturridge, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rhys Ifans.

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