Poor Boy's Game

2007Movie1 h 44 min

72
GoodGoodWatch score

A tense, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Gritty Drama
  • Redemption Arc
  • Boxing Film
  • Racial Tensions
  • Community Conflict
  • Emotional Confrontation
  • Urban Realism
  • Psychological Struggle
  • Powerful Performances

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Clement Virgo
Music by
Byron Wong

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Facts

February 11, 2007 · 1 h 44 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
February 11, 2007
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
19 countries

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Is Poor Boy's Game worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Is Poor Boy's Game plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.