Waiting

The Boat That Rocked

R20092h 15mRichard Curtis

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

"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.

DramaComedy
ShipRock 'n' RollGreat BritainRadio StationNorth SeaPirate RadioRebellious YouthSwinging 60sCensorshipRadio Dj

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Trailer

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDbOfficial Website

Similar Titles

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

2000

The Commitments

The Commitments

1991

24 Hour Party People

24 Hour Party People

2002

That Thing You Do!

That Thing You Do!

1996

Empire Records

Empire Records

1995

Good Morning, Vietnam

Good Morning, Vietnam

1987

Sing Street

Sing Street

2016

Detroit Rock City

Detroit Rock City

1999

High Fidelity

High Fidelity

2000

Velvet Goldmine

Velvet Goldmine

1998

Vinyl

Vinyl

2016

Frequently asked questions

What is The Boat That Rocked (2009) about?

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.

Who stars in The Boat That Rocked?

The Boat That Rocked stars Tom Sturridge (Carl), Philip Seymour Hoffman (The Count), Rhys Ifans (Gavin), Bill Nighy (Quentin), Emma Thompson (Charlotte). The film was directed by Richard Curtis.

How long is The Boat That Rocked?

The Boat That Rocked has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated R.

Where can I watch The Boat That Rocked?

Streaming availability for The Boat That Rocked changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.