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80+ Inspiring THE BOYS IN THE BOAT Movie Quotes

The Boys in the Boat Movie Quotes

The Boys in the Boat releases in theaters across the United States on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023. I will have a review of the movie coming soon, so make sure to stop back by to check it out. It will be linked below. In the meantime, I wanted to share a list of some of the best quotes from the film. Check out these 80+ of the best and most inspiring The Boys in the Boat movie quotes.

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The Boys in the Boat Movie Quotes

I’m afraid later has arrived, Mr. Rantz. Perhaps a part-time job would help?

I spend half the day pulling cat hair off my clothes.

Did you ever get over that crush?

An eight-man crew is the most difficult team sport in the world.

That was a beautiful speech, Coach.

You have any idea what we’re in for?
No.
Good. Me either.

How’s your chicken?
Good.
You know, that’s a pork chop you’re eating.

We rowed boats until it almost killed us.

Would you like me to speak quieter so you can rest?
I feel like that’s a trick question.

I’ve just been busy with stuff.
Rowing stuff?

The Boys in the Boat Movie Quotes

Go and celebrate, and we’ll see you on the water tomorrow.

You were always in the bag. When my name was called, my knees almost buckled.

You wanna go for a boat ride?

Do you like it? Rowing?
I got a job out of it and a room, so, I guess.

You all are going to be famous, and then you really will forget about me.
I don’t think I could if I tried.

Hey, Junior Boat! You tired after your first day?

Most of you boys don’t have interest in a boat until you can sit in it.

Rowing is more poetry than sport.

Winners make our own breaks in life, Coach.

When you look close, girls are nasty.

Maybe those horses aren’t the problem. Sometimes younger horses need a louder jockey.

Good ride. My favorite part was how my nuts vibrated when you were hitting the water at different times.

This is your new home; treat her that way. Ride her, protect her, but most of all, you better respect her.

We won’t let you down, Coach.

Stay close, and we’ll hope Cal makes a mistake.
Inspiring.
You missed the part I told them they better not tip over.

All these people didn’t come just to see you stick close. Let’s show Ulbrickson what you’ve got.

Where the hell did that come from?

I can get used to this.

How’s your first win feel?
Great. The next one’s going to be even faster.

He can’t be in here.
Oh, shut up, Carol. I saw you smoking out of your window last week.

Kids back east are in boats before they are in shoes.

That’s what money buys you.

Everybody else just tires, but they just get stronger.

You are acting like the varsity boat is scrap.

The people who pay us, they need a win.

Now you’re starting to sound like my wife.
Hazel’s a smart woman. I’ll take that as a compliment.

My team, my decision.
Then it isn’t your team anymore. I’ll make sure your ass is fired.

I was 14 when you left.
I was at war at that age.

I’m sorry.
Works out for the best.
But that doesn’t make it okay.

I sure love that view. I just wish I was able to enjoy it like I used to.
Why don’t you come in and see if there is another view you could enjoy?

The Boys in the Boat Movie Quotes

This might be a good time to tell you I’m in love with you, Joe.
Alright, I gotta go.

Don’t run away, Hobo Joe.

I’m just saying we’re not different, you and me.

I just can’t afford for them to be kids. Not anymore.

Joe, your dad gave up on you. He quit on you. All you’ve known is quitting. But it seems you are not him, or are you?

Old money verse no money.

It’s a boat full of underdogs, representing an underdog nation.

Get out there and show them what I already know.

I do love your smile. You should do it more often.

Honest to God, I didn’t know there were that much shrimp in the whole world.

No way we let those rich pricks go instead of us.

Close is just close, Al. We’re out of time.

No one deserves to go but your boys.

Remember the Alamo?

Sounds like the boys are making friends.

Beat the Germans for the folks back home.

They don’t give gold medals for style. What matters most is how fast you are in the water, and nobody’s faster.

We’ll protest this.
Noted, and good luck.

Every one of those teams have trained their entire lives for this moment.

Row for your country.

For what it’s worth, I’m proud of you boys.

America!

They’re the finest I ever saw seated in a shell.

We were never eight; we were one.

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