The Novice · LeviOsa

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The Novice · LeviOsa

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Drama1h 37m

🍅92%

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92%

Tomatometer

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71%

Popcornmeter

6.4

TMDB

Storyline

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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DirectorLauren Hadaway

ReleasedDec 17, 2021

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

$24.3K

Parental guideRUS

Studios

Picture Movers Anonymous

H2L Media Group

Cast

Isabelle Fuhrman

Isabelle Fuhrman

Alex

Amy Forsyth

Amy Forsyth

Jamie

Dilone

Dilone

Dani

Jonathan Cherry

Jonathan Cherry

Coach Pete

Kate Drummond

Kate Drummond

Coach Edwards

Charlotte Ubben

Charlotte Ubben

Erin

Sage Irvine

Janssen

Chantelle Bishop

Highsmith

Jeni Ross

Jeni Ross

Winona

Nikki Duval

Nikki Duval

Try-Hard

Eve Kanyo

Groundman

Neil Babcock

Frat Boy

Where to watch(NG)

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Reviews

9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan

7 fresh · 1 rotten

Critics consensus

“A remarkable first feature for writer-director Lauren Hadaway, The Novice paints a thrilling -- and disturbing -- portrait of obsession.”

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Wendy Ide

RTObserver (UK)Apr 4, 2022

I can’t wait to see – and hear – what [Hadaway] does next.

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Elizabeth Wiart

RTLittle White LiesApr 1, 2022

A hard hitting look inside the body and mind of a compulsive perfectionist.

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Linda Marric

RTThe Jewish ChronicleMar 31, 2022

Hadaway delivers an engaging queer psychological thriller which delves deep into the destructive nature of obsessive-compulsive behaviour.

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Sammie Purcell

RTRough Draft AtlantaJul 28, 2025

Hadaway’s unnerving film tells a familiar story from an unfamiliar perspective, using uncanny sound design and camera work to show the dark side of obsession, resulting in a psychological thriller about an underdog who can’t quite make the cut.

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Information

Title

The Novice

Released

Dec 17, 2021

Rated

R

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 37m

Status

Released

Studios

Picture Movers Anonymous, H2L Media Group

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