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Gymkata

1985Movie1 h 30 minR

Drama
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Metacritic515.2Rotten Tomatoes17%40%

A gloriously campy, nostalgic action movie about sports.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for tears, big ideas or warmth.

Movies with

Story

The skill of gymnastics, the kill of karate.

U.S. agents send a gymnastic martial artist to secure a missile-base site in the savage country of Parmistan.

Feels like

  • Peak 80s Camp
  • Unintentional Comedy Gold
  • Synth-Pop Action Thriller
  • Acrobatic Absurdity
  • Cult Classic Bad Movie
  • Nostalgic Cheese
  • Over-the-Top Villainy
  • Physical Stunt Spectacle
  • Ironic Enjoyment
  • Genre Parody by Accident

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Robert Clouse
Written by
Charles Robert Carner, Dan Tyler Moore
Produced by
Fred Weintraub
Music by
Alfi Kabiljo

Everyone

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

Facts

May 3, 1985 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
May 3, 1985
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Action, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Japan
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Alternate DVD Commentary, Disappeared Dad, Insane Equals Violent +9

  • Alternate DVD Commentary
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Insane Equals Violent
  • No Name Given
  • Love Interest
  • Martial Arts and Crafts
  • Film of the Book
  • Hunting the Most Dangerous Game
  • Friendly Rivalry
  • Town with a Dark Secret
  • Cold War
  • B-Movie

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Gymkata?"

Questions about Gymkata

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gymkata?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Gymkata from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.

Is Gymkata worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 4.4, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (45 out of 100) than critics (34).

Can I half-watch Gymkata?

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.

Will Gymkata make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Was Gymkata a box office flop?

Budget$9 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 67% of its budget.

What tropes does Gymkata use?

Alternate DVD CommentaryDisappeared DadInsane Equals ViolentNo Name GivenLove InterestMartial Arts and CraftsFilm of the BookHunting the Most Dangerous GameFriendly RivalryTown with a Dark SecretCold WarB-Movieand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Alternate DVD Commentary, Disappeared Dad, and Insane Equals Violent.