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Over the Top

1987Movie1 h 34 minPG

Drama
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic406.6Rotten Tomatoes32%50%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic406.6Rotten Tomatoes32%50%

Summary

Lincoln Hawk a hard-luck big-rig trucker takes us under the glaring Las Vegas lights for all the boisterous action of the World Armwrestling Championship. Relying on wits and willpower, Hawk tries to rebuild his life by capturing the first-place prize money, and the love of the son he abandoned years earlier into the keeping of his rich, ruthless father-in-law.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Menahem Golan
Written by
Sylvester Stallone, Gary Conway, Stirling Silliphant
Produced by
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Music by
Giorgio Moroder

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Facts

February 13, 1987 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
February 13, 1987
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Action, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
132 countries

Tropes

Large Ham, Second Place Is for Losers, The Alleged Car +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Over the Top?"

Questions about Over the Top

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Over the Top?

PrimeThe RokuAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Over the Top streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Over the Top worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is Over the Top okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Over the Top?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Over the Top plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Over the Top a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$16 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 64% of its budget.

What tropes does Over the Top use?

Large HamSecond Place Is for LosersThe Alleged CarTitle DropBratty Half-PintCasual Car GiveawayUnusual EuphemismNovelizationScrew the Money, I Have Rules!The BetDisappeared DadGraceful Loserand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Large Ham, Second Place Is for Losers, and The Alleged Car.