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Going to the Mat

2004Movie1 h 36 minG

DramaTV Movie
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–70%

A heartwarming, uplifting tv movie movie about sports and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

There's more to winning than meets the eye.

Jace Newfield has a problem. Besides being blind and being the new kid at school, his problem is that the kids at his new school thinks he's a jerk. Jace has to find a way to be accepted into his new school. Joining the wrestling team just might work.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Sports Drama
  • Blind Wrestling Journey
  • Heartwarming Family Story
  • Teen Resilience and Identity
  • Underdog Triumph
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Wholesome Coming-of-Age
  • Realistic High School Setting
  • Overcoming Adversity

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Stuart Gillard
Written by
Steve Bloom, Chris Nolan, Stu Krieger
Produced by
Don Schain, Tom Sullivan
Music by
Christopher Brady

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Facts

March 24, 2004 · 1 h 36 min · G

Released
March 24, 2004
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
TV Movie, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Available in
28 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Going to the Mat?"

Questions about Going to the Mat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Going to the Mat?

Disney+

In the United States, Going to the Mat streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Going to the Mat worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Going to the Mat okay for kids?

GViolence

Yes: it's rated G in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Going to the Mat?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Going to the Mat plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.