
The Boys in the Boat
Believe in the impossible. Believe in each other.
Directed by George Clooney
Produced by Smokehouse Pictures, Spyglass Media Group
An uplifting historical sports drama about working-class underdogs bonding through shared struggle to achieve Olympic glory.
The triumphant underdog story of the University of Washington men's rowing team, who stunned the world by competing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
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Does The Boys in the Boat end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is The Boys in the Boat easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is The Boys in the Boat scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The Boys in the Boat violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is The Boys in the Boat sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Boys in the Boat
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Boys in the Boat
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Boys in the Boat, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Boys in the Boat, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Boys in the Boat, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































