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Rollerball

1975·Movie
2h 5min·R
IMDb6.5Metacritic567.0Rotten Tomatoes55%62%

Where to watch

PrimePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

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What's your score?

Your score

Rollerball fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Dark Humor4

World

The future, sports, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

In the not-too-distant future, wars will no longer exist. But there WILL be...The Game

In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy those who want him out of the game.
Dystopian FutureCorporate ControlViolent SportSocial CommentaryIndividual vs. SystemAction & Intrigue70s Sci-FiClass WarfareMasculinity

Crew

Directed by:
Norman Jewison, Kip Gowans
Written by:
William Harrison, William Harrison
Produced by:
Norman Jewison, Lynn Stalmaster, Patrick J. Palmer
Composed by:
André Previn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Rollerball

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rollerball legally?

PrimePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

Rollerball is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rollerball worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rollerball rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Rollerball?

2 h 5 min

Rollerball runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rollerball?

Critics56
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate Rollerball higher (66) than critics (56). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Rollerball a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$30 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 5.0 times its budget.

What language is Rollerball in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Rollerball?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rollerball in 120 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rollerball use?

Characters Dropping Like FliesOminous Pipe OrganIndividuality Is IllegalFreeze-Frame BonusTruth in TelevisionBattle ChantTreacherous AdvisorMs. FanserviceExtreme Sports PlotUnspecified ApocalypseThe Big BoardBlood Sportand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Rollerball, including Characters Dropping Like Flies, Ominous Pipe Organ, Individuality Is Illegal.