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The Program

1993Movie1 h 52 minR

58
DecentGoodWatch score
58
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently, some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Directed by
David S. Ward

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Facts

September 24, 1993 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released
September 24, 1993
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Action, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$23 million
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Ungrateful Bastard, Dumb Jock, Love Triangle +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Program?"

Questions about The Program

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Program?

In the United States, The Program streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Program worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.5 and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is The Program good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does The Program use?

Ungrateful BastardDumb JockLove TriangleHeel RealizationGirl Next DoorLarge HamBlatant LiesSesquipedalian LoquaciousnessBook DumbGentle GiantJerkassBittersweet Endingand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Ungrateful Bastard, Dumb Jock, and Love Triangle.