The Novice (film)

The Novice
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLauren Hadaway
Written byLauren Hadaway
Produced by
  • Ryan Hawkins
  • Zack Zucker
  • Steven Sims
  • Kari Hollend
Starring
CinematographyTodd Martin
Edited by
Music byAlex Weston
Production
companies
  • Picture Movers
  • H2L Media Group
  • ZNZ Productions
  • RBF Productions
Distributed byIFC Films
Release dates
  • June 13, 2021 (2021-06-13) (Tribeca)
  • December 17, 2021 (2021-12-17) (United States)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$24,322[1][2]

The Novice is a 2021 American psychological sports drama film written and directed by Lauren Hadaway in her feature directorial debut. Starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Amy Forsyth, Dilone, Charlotte Ubben, Jonathan Cherry, and Kate Drummond, the film follows an obsessive university freshman who joins the rowing team.

The Novice had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 13, 2021, where Fuhrman won the Best Actress award. The film was theatrically released in the United States on December 17, 2021, to widespread acclaim, with particular praise for Hadaway's direction. It earned five nominations at the 37th Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Film and Best Director for Hadaway. The film is filmed at Trent University.

  1. ^ "The Novice (2021)". The Numbers. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  2. ^ "The Novice (2021)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved February 4, 2022.