The Boathouse (2021)
A psychological mystery thriller about a fragile nanny who uncovers dangerous secrets at a remote lakeside cottage.
The Boathouse - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Boathouse
- Release Year: 2021
- Directed by: Hannah Cheesman
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Mystery, Drama, Thriller
- Runtime: 1h 30m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: French, English
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 12, 2021 (United States)
- Alternative Titles: Sea of Suspicion (US)
- Production Companies: Circle Blue Entertainment, Freddie Films, levelFILM, MarVista Entertainment
- Production Countries: Canada, United States of America
The Boathouse - Plot
When an emotionally-fragile young woman takes a job as nanny to two troubled children at a remote summer cottage, she falls in love with the children's father, while becoming enmeshed in the mystery of their estranged mother - with whom, it turns out, the young woman has her own fraught history. As the summer progresses, she begins to suspect that the family has a dark history that they are desperate to keep secret.
The Boathouse - Trailer
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The Boathouse - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Hannah Cheesman
Main Cast
- Michaela Kurimsky
- Alan van Sprang
- Taylor Belle Puterman
- Jack Fulton
- Caroline Raynaud
- Kelly Martin
- Tony Nappo
Writers
- Elizabeth Stewart
Producers
- Floyd Kane
- Amos Adetuyi
The Boathouse - FAQs
What is The Boathouse about?
The Boathouse follows an emotionally fragile young woman who takes a nanny job at a remote summer cottage. She falls for the children's father while uncovering the mystery surrounding their estranged mother — a woman with whom she shares a troubling personal history — and begins to suspect the family harbors dangerous secrets.
Who are the main actors in The Boathouse?
The Boathouse stars Michaela Kurimsky as nanny Anne Wilson, Alan van Sprang as the children's father Dominic Szabo, Taylor Belle Puterman and Jack Fulton as the children Emily and Leon, Caroline Raynaud, Kelly Martin as Natalia Szabo, and Tony Nappo as Barney Peterson.
Is The Boathouse based on a true story?
No, The Boathouse is not based on a true story. It is an original fictional thriller written by Elizabeth Stewart, drawing on classic psychological suspense conventions — an isolated setting, a vulnerable protagonist, and a family with dangerous secrets — rather than any real-world events.
Where can you stream or watch The Boathouse?
The Boathouse is available to watch on Tubi TV and Hoopla for free, and on Fandango at Home Free with ads. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Who directed The Boathouse (2021)?
The Boathouse was directed by Hannah Cheesman. The Canadian filmmaker helms this psychological mystery thriller, working from a screenplay by Elizabeth Stewart and produced under the banner of Circle Blue Entertainment, Freddie Films, levelFILM, and MarVista Entertainment.
Does The Boathouse have an alternate title?
Yes. The Boathouse was released in the United States under the alternate title Sea of Suspicion. This alternative title more directly signals the film's psychological suspense tone and may appear on certain streaming platforms or home video releases in the US market.
What genre is The Boathouse?
The Boathouse is a Mystery, Drama, and Thriller. It blends psychological suspense with emotional drama, following a vulnerable nanny who becomes entangled in a family's dark secrets at an isolated lakeside cottage — a setup reminiscent of classic Gothic suspense storytelling.
How long is The Boathouse?
The Boathouse has a runtime of 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes). The film's tight, focused length suits its contained psychological thriller format, keeping tension high throughout as the protagonist unravels the mysteries surrounding the remote cottage and its secretive family.
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