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197099 minComedy, Family

The Boatniks

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Is The Boatniks worth watching? With a rating of 5.296/10, this Comedy, Family film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Boatniks Synopsis

Young and awkward, The Coast-Guard's ensign Thomas Garland suffers from the comparison with his late father, a war hero. Which does not prevent him from falling for pretty Kate Fairchild, a young woman who runs a sailing school. Of course the way he expresses his deep sympathy for the lady leaves to be desired. And the situation does not improve when a trio of bumbling jewel thieves interferes.

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Top Cast

Robert Morse
Robert MorseEnsign Garland
Stefanie Powers
Stefanie PowersKate
Phil Silvers
Phil SilversHarry Simmons
Norman Fell
Norman FellMax
Mickey Shaughnessy
Mickey ShaughnessyCharlie
Wally Cox
Wally CoxJason
Don Ameche
Don AmecheCommander Taylor
Joey Forman
Joey FormanLt. Jordan
Vito Scotti
Vito ScottiPepe Galindo
Tom Lowell
Tom LowellWagner

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Boatniks worth watching?

The Boatniks has received mixed reviews with a 5.296/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Family movies.

Is The Boatniks hit or flop?

The Boatniks has received average ratings (5.296/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Boatniks?

The Boatniks is a Comedy, Family movie that Young and awkward, The Coast-Guard's ensign Thomas Garland suffers from the comparison with his late father, a war hero. Which does not prevent him fr...

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Critic Reviews

r96skAug 4, 2020
★ 8

I enjoyed this, possibly Disney's best live-action work since the mid-1960s. 'The Boatniks' captured my attention from start-to-finish, it never drags once thanks to a fun premise and a nicely chosen cast. I was wondering at the beginning how they were gonna connect the two plots together, thankfully they do a fine job at keeping things fresh and amusing. Robert Morse (Garland) and Stefanie Powers (Kate) team up very effectively, I really bought into how they progress together. Away from those two, you have Phil Silvers (Harry), Norman Fell (Max) and Mickey Shaughnessy (Charlie) who bring most of the comical stuff, their characters aren't anything particularly revolutionary or unique but they are funny - especially given what occurs to them. Strong pacing, pleasing humour that doesn't get repetitive and a well picked cast. You should definitely give this a watch.