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Gleaming the Cube

1989Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

CrimeThriller
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic40–Rotten Tomatoes29%69%

An intriguing, thrilling crime movie about sports and crime.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

All he cared about was gleaming the cube...until the night they killed his brother.

An Orange County teenager's carefree life of ditching class and skateboarding abandoned pools comes to a screeching halt when someone close to him dies. The cops rule the death a suicide, but the bereaved skater believes he was murdered. It's up to him to solve the case, with a skateboard.

Feels like

  • Skateboarding Culture
  • Teen Detective
  • 80s Crime Thriller
  • Southern California Setting
  • Action & Suspense
  • Coming-of-Age Themes
  • Social Commentary
  • Mystery Investigation

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Graeme Clifford
Written by
Michael Tolkin
Produced by
Lawrence Turman, David Foster
Music by
Jay Ferguson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 13, 1989 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
January 13, 1989
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese, Vietnamese
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Wrong Genre Savvy, Roaring Rampage of Revenge, Chekhov's Gun +9

  • Wrong Genre Savvy
  • Roaring Rampage of Revenge
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Bad Boss
  • Forgotten Fallen Friend
  • Dirty Communists
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • It's Quiet… Too Quiet
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Dynamic Entry
  • Wiper Start

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Gleaming the Cube?"

Questions about Gleaming the Cube

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gleaming the Cube?

PrimeHooplaYouTube TV

In the United States, Gleaming the Cube streams on Prime and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Gleaming the Cube worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is Gleaming the Cube okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Gleaming the Cube?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Gleaming the Cube a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 28% of its budget.