An embittered old mariner and an unwanted young orphan form an unlikely bond building a boat.

The Boat Builder

5.2 (15 votes)• 2015• 88m•Released

Drama Family

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A grumpy old sailor wants only to finish building his boat so he can set out to sea. But from local officals to troubled fosters kid, the world keeps intervening to test his determination to make something of his golden years.

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Languages: English

Director: Arnold Grossman

Starring Cast: Christopher Lloyd, Jane Kaczmarek, David Lascher, Jeffrey Weissman, Rachel Resheff, Joseph John Schirle

Cast

Christopher Lloyd

Abner

Jane Kaczmarek

Katherine

David Lascher

Charles

Jeffrey Weissman

Bud

Rachel Resheff

Ruth

Joseph John Schirle

Duffy

Tekola Cornetet

Rick

Jennifer Stuckert

Laura

Aaron Wilton

Will

Hayley Gagner

Pedestrian / Cafe Patron

Adrian Roberts

Inspector Thomas

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