A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 2 nominations
Tom Varey
- Johnny White
- (as Thomas Stephen Varey)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaPrior to making the film, the actors had no rowing experience. They were given a physio and a trainer to prepare for the physicality of rowing. They trained every day for months, rowing for four hours a day, every day, and then an hour after filming. George Clooney deliberately shot the film in order "so by the time we got to the race in Germany, our kids could stay in the game." The actors' goal was to get to 46 strokes per minute while working on the film, which they achieved, matching the strokes per minute of the original crew in the Olympics.
- GoofsWhen Joe opens a homemade card, there are two flowers inside. When shown again the flowers are missing.
- Quotes
George Pocock: That bunch of kids rowed like no one else who's ever come through here.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Jimmy Kimmel Live!: George Clooney/Kumail Nanjani/Lenny Kravitz (2023)
- SoundtracksUntil Life Turns Your Way Again
Written and Performed by Ian James Donaldson
Courtesy of Black Toast Music
Featured review
The Cultural Significance of Sports in America
Clooney hits the mark beautifully with this film. This is a story about a ragtag group of boys who come together to unify a nation despite the circumstances around it. A story that hard work will beat talent when talent fails to work hard. This movie didn't have the marketing of Aquaman or Wonka but the story is compelling and well told. Edgerton is great, as is the rest of cast. This movie will get you on your feet and make you feel proud to be an American (if you are one). To me, this movie illustrates, similar to Miracle, Remember the Titans or Rocky (albeit fictional) that nothing is more culturally significant to Americans than sports. Consider watching it yourself if you're down for a feel good movie.
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Box office
- Budget
- $40,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $52,641,306
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $8,400,548
- Dec 31, 2023
- Gross worldwide
- $55,401,397
- Runtime2 hours 3 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39:1
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