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Rollerball

2002·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
18
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Sports, the future, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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In this fast action-packed thriller, Jonathan, Marcus, and Aurora compete in a dangerous, fierce sport called Rollerball. Although, Johnathan and Marcus try to quit, cruel and vindictive promoter Alexi Petrovich encourages them to still participate.
Dystopian SportsBrutal CompetitionCorporate ControlAction-PackedViolent SpectacleFuturistic ThrillerSocial CommentaryHigh-EnergyExploitation

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Rollerball

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Where can I stream Rollerball legally?

Rollerball is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. 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?

18
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 19/100 (IMDb 3.2, Rotten Tomatoes 3%, and Metacritic 14). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rollerball rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Rollerball?

1 h 38 min

Rollerball runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rollerball?

Critics9
Audiences26

Not quite. Audiences rate Rollerball higher (26) than critics (9). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Rollerball a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$26 million

No. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 37% of its budget.

What language is Rollerball in?

EnglishGermanFrenchJapaneseKoreanRussianArabic

It was made in English, with some German, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Arabic. Produced in Germany, Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rollerball?

54AEARATAUBEBOBRBYBZCACHCLCOCR+40

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rollerball in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rollerball use?

Individuality Is IllegalBread and CircusesWin One for the GipperBattle ChantOminous Pipe OrganDeadly GameOne Nation Under CopyrightFictional SportFictional SportFinish Him!Crapsaccharine WorldHoist by His Own Petardand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Rollerball, including Individuality Is Illegal, Bread and Circuses, Win One for the Gipper.