The Novice

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1h 34m

The Novice (2021)

A queer 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.

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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.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.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.

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Awards
- 4 wins & 7 nominations

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The Novice

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Isabelle Fuhrman in The Novice (2021)

Isabelle Fuhrman and Amy Forsyth in The Novice (2021)

Isabelle Fuhrman in The Novice (2021)

Lauren Hadaway in The Novice (2021)

Isabelle Fuhrman, Todd Martin, and Lauren Hadaway in The Novice (2021)

Chantelle Bishop, Sage Irvine, and Lauren Hadaway in The Novice (2021)

Isabelle Fuhrman, Lauren Hadaway, and Amy Forsyth in The Novice (2021)

Lauren Hadaway in The Novice (2021)

Isabelle Fuhrman in The Novice (2021)

Isabelle Fuhrman and Todd Martin in The Novice (2021)

Isabelle Fuhrman in The Novice (2021)

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Alex, 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. Intent on outperforming her teammates, Alex pushes herself to her limits-and beyond, alienating everyone around her in the name of success. —Frank Liesenborgs

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Genres
- Drama
- Thriller
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for language, some sexuality and brief disturbing material
Parents guide

Trivia
To get in shape for the film, Isabelle Fuhrman underwent an intense training regimen, during which she gained ten pounds of muscle.

Soundtracks
On Point
Performed by Old Man Saxon
Courtesy of Saxon Kincy & Spencer Peterson

Top review

8/10

DRAINING MY ENERGY.

This film authentically illustrates the struggles that rowers experience and that obsession and perfection, can sink the the boat before you cross the finish line. Isabelle's performance is elevated by her dedication and believability as the novice.

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Jan 7, 2022

Release date
- December 17, 2021 (Italy)
Country of origin
- United States
Official sites
- Instagram
- Official site
Language
- English
Also known as
- 더 노비스
Filming locations
- Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Production companies
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Gross US & Canada
- $22,558
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $12,301
- Dec 19, 2021
Gross worldwide
- $22,558

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Runtime
1 hour 34 minutes
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1

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