The Boys in the Boat, a period drama based on the best-selling book, is now available on BBC iPlayer. Fans have called it "gripping" and "outstanding," with some saying "everyone should see it."
Star-Studded Cast and Story
Starring Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner, the film is based on Daniel James Brown's book The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The book, written in 2013, follows the University of Washington's rowing team during the Great Depression as they aim to compete in the Olympics. In 2023, it was adapted into a Hollywood film directed and co-produced by George Clooney.
The film was popular with viewers upon its initial release and is now attracting a new audience on the streaming platform.
Viewer Reactions
One person wrote on Rotten Tomatoes that it's a "must watch for everyone," while another called it "a worthy piece of cinema that everyone should see." A fan on IMDb.com urged, "Go see it," and another said it was one of the "best" films they had seen.
One reviewer posted: "Even though they missed out on some details from the book it still was super entertaining and enjoyable! I felt the suspense and as I write this review I am still recovering." They added, "In conclusion I highly recommend this movie because it is probably the best I have ever watched in my entire life."
Critical Praise
Giving it 10/10, another impressed viewer wrote on IMDb.com: "An amazingly beautiful, exciting and inspiring movie. The cinematography was fantastic and the entire cast fabulous! Thank you Mr Clooney for capturing this astonishing story." Another remarked, "There are other underdog movies that are good but hands down this move is the best in category I have ever seen. The movie truly showcased teamwork."
One fan commented: "This type of movie is what is needed especially right now in the times we live in... it feels like people have lost all hope and really don't believe in anything, even themselves. This movie shows that there is always hope especially when we work together even though we might not feel or think the same we still support each other!!"
The Boys in the Boat is available on BBC iPlayer.
