Rent The Boat Builder (2015)
3.4 of 5 from 86 ratings
1h 25min
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- Synopsis:
Christopher Lloyd leads the cast in a family drama about two outcasts who dream of escaping to a better life Abner is a widower living a reclusive life in a coastal town. Having alienated his family and withdrawn from the small, tight-knit community, he spends his days building a sailboat in his yard. When neglected 9-year-old orphan Rick hides on Abner's property, the irascible old sea captain reluctantly agrees to protect the lonely boy from a gang of local bullies on one condition: that he help him finish his half-built boat. Both have found themselves on the periphery. Abner's daughter Katherine wants him to move to a residence for seniors, or "a garbage dump for old trash'', according to Abner; while Rick's uncle plans to send him to a children's home. The pair gradually forge an unlikely bond as the boat becomes their one chance to escape from the seaside village that harbours their misery. - Actors:
- Christopher Lloyd, Jane Kaczmarek, Jeffrey Weissman, David Lascher, Rachel Resheff, Jeanette Pavini, Jackie Dallas, Shawn Patrick Clifford, Derek Stefan, AnnieScott Rogers, Joseph John Schirle, Tekola Cornetet, John Lobato, Heather Mathieson, Apeksha Pradhan, Adam Chollet, Hayley Gagner, Walker Brinskele, Ethan Bartley, Aaron Wilton
- Directors:
- Arnold Grossman
- Producers:
- Richard J. Bosner
- Writers:
- Arnold Grossman
- Studio:
- Simply Media
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Drama
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Reviews (1) of The Boat Builder
not great for me - The Boat Builder review by CP Customer
I found this film rather disappointing. From the blurb it sounded very promising, quirky and interesting, but it was rather a let down. It is clearly a light weight family drama, and I'm sure it will be found very enjoyable as such - but I found it very formulaic and full of cliches. I didn't like to way it was shot (very soft colours) and a rather cheezey soundtrack plays at at the 'poignant' moments which didn't do anything for me. Overall, I just shouldn't have chosen it to watch- but I'm sure it will find an appreciate audience.
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