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Roll Bounce

2005·Movie
1h 52min·PG-13

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Striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

History, growing up, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
70s NostalgiaRoller Skating CultureFeel-Good ComedyComing-of-Age StoryFriendship & CommunityRetro SoundtrackLighthearted DramaFamily & RivalryHopeful & Uplifting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Roll Bounce legally?

Roll Bounce is included with a subscription to Hulu and YouTube TV in the United States. 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 Roll Bounce worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Roll Bounce rated?

PG-13Strong language

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

How long is Roll Bounce?

1 h 52 min

Roll Bounce runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Roll Bounce?

Critics63
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see Roll Bounce much the same way.

Was Roll Bounce a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$17 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Roll Bounce in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Roll Bounce?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Roll Bounce in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Roll Bounce, including Cannot Spit It Out, Ironic Name, What the Hell, Hero?.