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The Boat That Rocked

2009·Movie·R·135 min·★ 7.2(2,374)

“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.

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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?

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India—Amazon Video, YouTube
United StatesHBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV channel, YouTube FreeAmazon 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
GermanyAllstars Amazon Channel, Studiocanal Presents ALLSTARS Amazon Channel, ARD MediathekApple TV Store, Amazon Video
FranceParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus PremiumApple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple 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
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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

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Cast of The Boat That Rocked

Tom Sturridge

Tom Sturridge

Carl

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman

The Count

Rhys Ifans

Rhys Ifans

Gavin

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Quentin

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson

Charlotte

Nick Frost

Nick Frost

Dave

Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

Dormandy

January Jones

January Jones

Eleonore

Gemma Arterton

Gemma Arterton

Desiree

Jack Davenport

Jack Davenport

Twatt

Rhys Darby

Rhys Darby

Angus

Chris O'Dowd

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.

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