Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury 2011
“No Lifeguard on Duty”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Garrett Brawith
- Network
- Darknight Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury?
Topic: Film "Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury" (2011). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 22, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Darknight Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Action
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.9/10 from 40 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Darknight Pictures
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Title: Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury
Release Year: 2011 (US release date: 07/22/2011)
Genre: Comedy and Action
Runtime: 1h 30m
Rating: R
Nature of film: An unearthed lost movie from 1990 that the studio deemed too terrible to release.
Plot: Sal Bando (played by Sorbo), a Vietnam Veteran tortured by his past as a poolboy, returns home to Van Nuys, California. He finds a country he does not recognize where it seems only Mexicans run pool-cleaning companies. Bando embarks on a brutal mission to reclaim his rightful vocation and seek revenge on the man (played by Trejo) who killed his wife and son.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury is a 2011 comedy and
Should you watch it?
“A Vietnam veteran returns home to reclaim his pool-cleaning career through a brutal mission of vengeance.”
- Features performances by Kevin Sorbo and Danny Trejo
- Presents a unique premise framed as a lost 1990 film
- Blends intense action sequences with comedic elements
- The film was originally deemed too terrible for release by its studio
Watch it if you enjoy over-the-top action movies that lean into absurd and satirical storytelling.
The film maintains a fast-paced, aggressive tone and is rated R for its violent content and thematic elements.
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Where can I stream this movie?
Availability varies by region, but you can check current streaming platforms via the Watch Now link on the movie's database page.
Is this movie worth watching?
It is worth watching if you appreciate cult films that lean into absurd premises and satirical action tropes.
How long is the movie?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Does the film have multiple episodes?
No, this is a standalone feature film rather than a television series.
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