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The Novice

R20211h 37mLauren Hadaway
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 85

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A college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost.

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ObsessionCrewWater SportsRowingOverachieverWoman DirectorTraining-montageCollegiate Sports

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What is The Novice (2021) about?

A college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost.

Who stars in The Novice?

The Novice stars Isabelle Fuhrman (Alex), Amy Forsyth (Jamie), Dilone (Dani), Jonathan Cherry (Coach Pete), Kate Drummond (Coach Edwards). The film was directed by Lauren Hadaway.

How long is The Novice?

The Novice has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2021. It is rated R.

Is The Novice worth watching?

The Novice holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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