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The Novice

The Novice

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The Novice

2021

1h 37m

6.4(217 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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Production Companies

Picture Movers Anonymous

H2L Media Group

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Isabelle Fuhrman

Alex

Isabelle Fuhrman

Acting

Amy Forsyth

Jamie

Amy Forsyth

Acting

Dilone

Dani

Dilone

Acting

Jonathan Cherry

Coach Pete

Jonathan Cherry

Acting

Kate Drummond

Coach Edwards

Kate Drummond

Production

Charlotte Ubben

Erin

Charlotte Ubben

Acting

Sage Irvine

Janssen

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Acting

Chantelle Bishop

Highsmith

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Acting

Jeni Ross

Winona

Jeni Ross

Acting

Nikki Duval

Try-Hard

Nikki Duval

Acting

Eve Kanyo

Groundman

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Acting

Neil Babcock

Frat Boy

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Robert Ifedi

Bouncer

Robert Ifedi

Acting

Kialeigh Magee

Moore

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Jeff Scott Whal

Bartender

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Nigel Holt

Dani's Guitarist

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Acting

Al Bernstein

Dean

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