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Two hard-up strangers stumble across a haul of cocaine on a shipwrecked boat. After agreeing to sell it and split the cash, they become entangled with police, masked hitmen, and a sharp-suited gangster known as 'The Tailor'.
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Boat Story premiered November 19, 2023. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Two hard-up strangers stumble across a haul of cocaine on a shipwrecked boat. After agreeing to sell it and split the cash, they become entangled with police, masked hitmen, and a sharp-suited gangster known as 'The Tailor'.
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Episode 1
When two strangers discover a haul of cocaine on a washed-up boat, luck soon turns to misfortune as they become the targets of a vengeful mob boss, his hit man and the police.
Directed by Jack Williams, Harry WilliamsWritten by Harry Williams, Jack WilliamsGuest stars Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Jude Coward Nicoll, Daya Singh Athwal, Maxwell Whitelock, Nigel Collins, John Henshaw, Rom Blanco, Kyle Abdullah
Episode 2
Janet and Samuel try to find a buyer for the stolen drugs, which proves trickier than they thought. Meanwhile, The Tailor leaves a trail of chaos in his hunt for the thieves.
Directed by Jack Williams, Harry WilliamsWritten by Harry Williams, Jack WilliamsGuest stars Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Oliver Sheridan, Craig Kelly, Danielle Warwick, Cherie Gordon, Nigel Betts, Rick S. Carr, Jonas Armstrong
Episode 3
Janet and Samuel celebrate their newfound riches, but The Tailor’s henchman, Guy, is on their trail, and a shocking discovery places the pair in more danger than ever before.
Directed by Alice TroughtonWritten by Harry Williams, Jack WilliamsGuest stars Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Oliver Sheridan, Craig Kelly, Danielle Warwick, Cherie Gordon, Danny Kirrane, Rick S. Carr, Adam Gillen
Episode 4
The clock is ticking for Janet and Samuel as opposing forces make moves in the sleepy town. Caught in the crossfire, can they think fast enough to stay alive?
Directed by Alice TroughtonWritten by Harry Williams, Jack WilliamsGuest stars Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Oliver Sheridan, Kate Dickie, Rick S. Carr, Adam Gillen, Samuel Holland, Matthew Mellalieu, William Fox
Episode 5
Reeling from what they've just witnessed, Janet and Samuel scramble to make their next move, but no option is truly safe. How far are they willing to go to save their loved ones?
Directed by Daniel NettheimWritten by Sophie GoodhartGuest stars Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Oliver Sheridan, Craig Kelly, Danielle Warwick, Cherie Gordon, Nigel Betts, Rick S. Carr, Jason Pennycooke
Episode 6
In a climactic finale, Janet and Samuel hurtle towards their final face-off with The Tailor. To everyone’s surprise, their stand-off yields unexpected results.
Directed by Daniel NettheimWritten by Harry Williams, Jack WilliamsGuest stars Oliver Sheridan, Cherie Gordon, Nigel Betts, Jason Pennycooke, Lucy Montgomery, Paul Hector Antoine, Charlie Hamblett, Leslie Csuth
Episode information updated Sep 21, 2026
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