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Poor Boy's Game

2007·Movie
1h 44min
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes83%66%

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Poor Boy's Game fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Donnie Rose went to prison for beating a young man so brutally it left him handicapped for life. Nine years later, Donnie is out. He's a different man with only one place to go: back home to the same violent and racist neighborhood that created him. At the other end of town, the black community still wants revenge. The instrument of justice will be Ossie Paris, a devastatingly talented boxer who challenges Donnie to a match; a match Donnie's family and peers won't let him refuse. George Carvery has waited nine years to avenge his son's fate at the hands of Donnie. When finally they meet face to face, however, both realize they share a similar desire to overcome the past.
Gritty DramaRedemption ArcBoxing FilmRacial TensionsCommunity ConflictEmotional ConfrontationUrban RealismPsychological StrugglePowerful Performances

Crew

Directed by:
Clement Virgo
Written by:
Clement Virgo, Chaz Thorne
Produced by:
Wendy O'Brien, John Buchan, Clement Virgo
Composed by:
Gerry Jackman, Byron Wong

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Poor Boy's Game

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Poor Boy's Game worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Poor Boy's Game rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Poor Boy's Game?

1 h 44 min

Poor Boy's Game runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Poor Boy's Game?

Critics83
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Poor Boy's Game higher (83) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Poor Boy's Game in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Poor Boy's Game?

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