Watch The Boys in the Boat at the Newton Free Library!

Synopsis: The Boys in the Boat is a sports drama based on the #1 New York Times bestselling non-fiction book written by Daniel James Brown. The film, directed by George Clooney, is about the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they are thrust into the spotlight and take on elite rivals from around the world.

Cast: Hadley Robinson, Courtney Henggeler, Joel Edgerton, Callum Turner, Chris Diamantopoulos

Director: George Clooney

Run Time: 123 Minutes

Rated: PG-13

Release Year: 2023