The Boys in the Boat is a sports drama based on the #1 New York Times bestselling non-fiction book written by Daniel James Brown. MGM/Amazon Studios. Old-fashioned is a tough tag to hang on a movie.

George Clooney’s latest film, “The Boys in the Boat,” had him back in the director’s chair, which allowed him to flex his creative side. "It’s fun doing both," the Academy Award winner ...