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The Boat Builder

2015, English. Directed by Arnold Grossman.

An embittered old mariner and an unwanted young orphan form an unlikely bond building a boat.

A grumpy old sailor wants only to finish building his boat so he can set out to sea. But from local officals to troubled fosters kid, the world keeps intervening to test his determination to make something of his golden years.

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Runtime
1h 28m
Post-credits
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Language
English
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Released
6 November 2015
Country
United States of America
Written by
Arnold Grossman
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The Boat Builder runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).

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The Boat Builder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and FlixFling in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

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If you liked The Boat Builder, try Skater Girl, Flicka, Where the Red Fern Grows.

Who directed The Boat Builder?

The Boat Builder (2015) was directed by Arnold Grossman and stars Christopher Lloyd, Jane Kaczmarek, David Lascher.

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