

The read
A Balasaur Score of 75 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, Metacritic 85/100. Critics rate it 20 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 80% of the 6,870 2020s drama movies in this catalog. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
A college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic85/100
Critics rate it 20 points higher than audiences do.
222 audience votes
Key crew
- Lauren HadawayDirector
- Alex WestonOriginal Music Composer
- Lauren HadawayScreenplay
Cast
- Isabelle FuhrmanAlex
- Amy ForsythJamie
- DiloneDani
- Jonathan CherryCoach Pete
- Kate DrummondCoach Edwards
- Charlotte UbbenErin
- Sage IrvineJanssen
- Chantelle BishopHighsmith
- Jeni RossWinona
- Nikki DuvalTry-Hard
- Eve KanyoGroundman
- Neil BabcockFrat Boy
Stills
Themes
obsessioncrewwater sportsrowingoverachieverwoman directortraining-montagecollegiate sports