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.
The Novice (2021) is a 1h 37min drama feature film by Lauren Hadaway. A college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey... Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2022).
Key facts
Cast
Isabelle Fuhrman, Amy Forsyth, Dilone, Jonathan Cherry, Kate Drummond, Charlotte Ubben, Sage Irvine, Chantelle Bishop
Original language
Portuguese
First release
December 17, 2021 (United States)
Crew
Screenplay
Lauren Hadaway
Producer
Kari Hollend, Ryan Hawkins, Steven Sims, Zack Zucker
Cinematography
Todd Martin
Editing
Lauren Hadaway, Nathan Nugent
Music
Alex Weston
Trailer
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Festival History
- Bolton International Film Festival 2022
- Independent Spirit Awards 2022 generic - Best Feature; Best Director; Best Lead: Isabelle Fuhrman; Best Supporting: Amy Forsyth; Best Editing: Lauren Hadaway; Nathan Nugent
- Jeonju International Film Festival 2022 generic
- Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2021 generic
- Tribeca Film Festival 2021 generic ★ Best U.S. Narrative Feature
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | December 17, 2021 |
| Streaming | United States | December 17, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Russia | March 24, 2022 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | April 1, 2022 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | May 25, 2022 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | June 2, 2022 |
| Theatrical | France | January 11, 2023 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | April 28, 2026 |
Full credits
| Director | Lauren Hadaway |
| Cast | Isabelle Fuhrman (Alex), Amy Forsyth (Jamie), Dilone (Dani), Jonathan Cherry (Coach Pete), Kate Drummond (Coach Edwards), Charlotte Ubben (Erin), Sage Irvine (Janssen), Chantelle Bishop (Highsmith), Jeni Ross (Winona), Nikki Duval (Try-Hard), Eve Kanyo (Groundman), Neil Babcock (Frat Boy), Robert Ifedi (Bouncer), Kialeigh Magee (Moore), Jeff Scott Whal (Bartender), Nigel Holt (Dani's Guitarist), Al Bernstein (Dean) |
| Screenplay | Lauren Hadaway |
| Producer | Kari Hollend, Ryan Hawkins, Steven Sims, Zack Zucker |
| Executive producer | Alex Engemann, Christopher Hines, Jeff Handel, Michael Tennant, Randy Toll, Ryan Bartecki, Steven Toll |
| Cinematography | Todd Martin |
| Editing | Lauren Hadaway, Nathan Nugent |
| Music | Alex Weston |
| Production design | Eva Kozlova |
| Sound | Gina Keller |
| Costumes | Alisa Krost, Kate Adams |
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q108695969 |
| IMDb | tt11131464 |
| TMDB | 821427 |
Additional data: TMDB.
