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Murderball

2005Movie1 h 28 minR

Documentary
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic877.4Rotten Tomatoes98%89%
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic877.4Rotten Tomatoes98%89%

Summary

Quadriplegics, who play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs, overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares, laughs or romance.

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Directed by
Henry Alex Rubin, Dana Adam Shapiro
Written by
Jamie Saft
Produced by
Dana Adam Shapiro, Jeffrey V. Mandel

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Facts

July 22, 2005 · 1 h 28 min · R

Released
July 22, 2005
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$300,000
Box office
$2 million
Available in
8 countries

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Questions about Murderball

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Murderball worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Murderball okay for kids?

RStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Murderball?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is Murderball plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.