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The Crash Reel

2013·Movie
1h 48min
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The mind has mountains

The Crash Reel tells the story of a sport and the risks that athletes face in reaching the pinnacle of their profession. This is Kevin Pearce’s story, a celebrated snowboarder who sustained a brain injury in a trick gone wrong and who now aims, against all the odds, to get back on the snow.
Sports DocumentaryBrain Injury AwarenessBiographical StoryContemporary RealismEmotional JourneyHigh-Stakes CompetitionResilience and RecoveryFamily DynamicsIntense Action

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Crash Reel legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. 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 The Crash Reel worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Crash Reel?

1 h 48 min

The Crash Reel runs 1 h 48 min.

Is The Crash Reel based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Crash Reel?

Critics88
Audiences88

Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 88 out of 100, so both groups see The Crash Reel much the same way.

What language is The Crash Reel in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Crash Reel?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Crash Reel in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.