

The Boat That Rocked
“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.
Where to watch The Boat That Rocked in India
Can I watch The Boat That Rocked in India? The Boat That Rocked isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and YouTube.
Click a service to open The Boat That Rocked there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is The Boat That Rocked streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV channel, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | Allstars Amazon Channel, Studiocanal Presents ALLSTARS Amazon Channel, ARD Mediathek | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Boat That Rocked
The Boat That Rocked is a 2009 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Richard Curtis. The cast is led by Tom Sturridge, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rhys Ifans. It has a runtime of 2h 15m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 2400 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and YouTube.
The Boat That Rocked was produced by Universal Pictures, Working Title, and Medienproduktion Prometheus Filmgesellschaft and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on April 1, 2009, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $36 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Curtis
- Writers
- Richard Curtis
- Release date
- April 1, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $36 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Working Title, Medienproduktion Prometheus Filmgesellschaft
The Boat That Rocked cast & crew
The Boat That Rocked was directed by Richard Curtis and written by Richard Curtis.
The cast features Tom Sturridge as Carl, Philip Seymour Hoffman as The Count, Rhys Ifans as Gavin, Bill Nighy as Quentin, Emma Thompson as Charlotte, and Nick Frost as Dave.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by Danny Cohen, and it was produced by Hilary Bevan Jones and Tim Bevan.
Is The Boat That Rocked worth watching?
The Boat That Rocked holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 2,374 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 15m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, The Boat That Rocked is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Boat That Rocked
The Boat That Rocked isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Boat That Rocked

Tom Sturridge
Carl

Philip Seymour Hoffman
The Count

Rhys Ifans
Gavin

Bill Nighy
Quentin

Emma Thompson
Charlotte

Nick Frost
Dave

Kenneth Branagh
Dormandy

January Jones
Eleonore

Gemma Arterton
Desiree

Jack Davenport
Twatt

Rhys Darby
Angus

Chris O'Dowd
Simon
The Boat That Rocked — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Boat That Rocked in India?
The Boat That Rocked is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and YouTube.
▸Where can I watch The Boat That Rocked in the US?
In the US, The Boat That Rocked is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and Cinemax Apple TV channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Boat That Rocked in the UK?
The Boat That Rocked isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸What language is The Boat That Rocked in?
The Boat That Rocked is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Boat That Rocked?
The Boat That Rocked runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
▸What is The Boat That Rocked rated?
The Boat That Rocked is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 2,374 ratings.











