The Boat Builder (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2017, The Boat Builder is a drama and family film directed by Arnold Grossman, running about 88 minutes. “An embittered old mariner and an unwanted young orphan form an unlikely bond building a boat.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A grumpy old sailor wants only to finish building his boat so he can set out to sea. But from local officals to troubled fosters kid, the world keeps intervening to test his determination to make something of his golden years.
Who’s in it. The Boat Builder stars Christopher Lloyd as Abner, Jane Kaczmarek as Katherine, David Lascher as Charles and Jeffrey Weissman as Bud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Boat Builder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boat Builder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boat Builder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boat Builder (2017)?
- In US, The Boat Builder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boat Builder worth watching?
- The Boat Builder holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boat Builder?
- The Boat Builder stars Christopher Lloyd, Jane Kaczmarek, David Lascher, Jeffrey Weissman and Rachel Resheff.
- When was The Boat Builder released?
- The Boat Builder was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.