The Novice

1h 37m · 2021 · Directed by Lauren Hadaway · 3.6 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Novice (2021) runs 1h 37m, directed by Lauren Hadaway. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.