Boat(2024)
Tamil126 minsdirect-to-OTT
Set in pre-independence India, this social satire centers on a diverse group of ten people who find themselves stranded on a sinking boat after narrowly escaping a bombing. As their small vessel unexpectedly halts and begins to sink, the film delves into their battle for survival amidst the harsh elements and escalating internal conflicts. Through their struggle, the story offers a sharp commentary on societal issues of the time.
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, aha, Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 1 October 2024
- Theatrical Release
- 2 August 2024
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
Three couples take a trip on a fancy yacht, expecting a fun and exciting time. Their vacation quickly turns into a terrifying nightmare.
“A luxury yacht. Three couples. One terrifying voyage.”
Film Details
5.2Rating
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date2 August 2024
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot almost entirely on a real luxury yacht in the Mediterranean Sea.
- Director Alessio Liguori is Italian, making this a rare Italian-directed Tamil thriller.
- The movie's original score was composed by the same musician who worked on the director's previous Italian projects.
- It was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring the cast and crew to live on the yacht for a quarantine period.
- The story draws loose inspiration from real-life accounts of mysterious disappearances on luxury charters.
- Principal photography was completed in a single, continuous schedule to maintain the film's tense atmosphere.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release in Tamil Nadu, focusing more on digital streaming platforms.