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Roll Bounce

2005Movie1 h 52 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic595.2Rotten Tomatoes66%70%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about history and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

Movies with

Story

BOUNCE, ROCK, SKATE, ROLL

In the summer of 1978, a teenager and his group of friends face new challenges when their neighborhood roller-skating rink closes, forcing them to visit a different rink.

Feels like

  • 70s Nostalgia
  • Roller Skating Culture
  • Feel-Good Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Friendship & Community
  • Retro Soundtrack
  • Lighthearted Drama
  • Family & Rivalry
  • Hopeful & Uplifting

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Malcolm D. Lee
Written by
Norman Vance Jr.
Produced by
George Tillman Jr., Robert Teitel
Music by
Stanley Clarke

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Facts

September 23, 2005 · 1 h 52 min · PG-13

Released
September 23, 2005
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$17 million
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

Cannot Spit It Out, Ironic Name, What the Hell, Hero? +9

  • Cannot Spit It Out
  • Ironic Name
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • 13 Is Unlucky
  • Hair-Trigger Temper
  • "Shut Up" Kiss
  • Missing Mom
  • Hidden Depths
  • "Well Done, Son" Guy
  • The Cameo
  • First Girl Wins
  • Ironic Echo

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Roll Bounce?"

Questions about Roll Bounce

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Roll Bounce?

YouTube TVStarz

In the United States, Roll Bounce streams on YouTube TV and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Roll Bounce worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 59).

Is Roll Bounce okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Roll Bounce make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Roll Bounce?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Roll Bounce use?

Cannot Spit It OutIronic NameWhat the Hell, Hero?13 Is UnluckyHair-Trigger Temper"Shut Up" KissMissing MomHidden Depths"Well Done, Son" GuyThe CameoFirst Girl WinsIronic Echoand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Cannot Spit It Out, Ironic Name, and What the Hell, Hero?.