Crackerjack

2002Movie1 h 32 min

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

When dwindling membership and increasing overheads makes a local bowling club a prime candidate for a takeover, it's all hands on deck to save the club, in what turns into an epic battle where young meets old, greed meets good and people rise to the occasion in extraordinary circumstances.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Directed by
Paul Moloney

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Facts

July 11, 2002 · 1 h 32 min · Strong Language

Released
July 11, 2002
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Rambling Old Man Monologue, Orphaned Punchline, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Crackerjack

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Crackerjack?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Crackerjack worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Crackerjack okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Crackerjack make me laugh?

Funny

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

Will I feel good after watching Crackerjack?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Crackerjack use?

Rambling Old Man MonologueOrphaned Punchline"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueOne-Word TitleEmbarrassing First NameNoodle IncidentSpinning PaperForbidden Chekhov's GunDecade-Themed PartyPlaying SickIntoxication EnsuesSave Our Teamand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Rambling Old Man Monologue, Orphaned Punchline, and "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue.