# The Boat That Rocked (2009)

> A motley crew of offshore pirate-radio DJs turns rock ’n’ roll broadcasting into a joyous rebellion against Britain’s cultural establishment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11451

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Richard Curtis
- Cast: Tom Sturridge, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rhys Ifans, Bill Nighy, Emma Thompson, Nick Frost, Kenneth Branagh, January Jones
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1131729/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: irreverent, nostalgic, witty, music movie night, nostalgic movie night

## Synopsis

A raucous celebration of music and rebellion against the establishment.

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