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Ready to Rumble

2000Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

Comedy
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic235.3Rotten Tomatoes24%52%
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic235.3Rotten Tomatoes24%52%

Summary

Two slacker wrestling fans are devastated by the ousting of their favorite character by an unscrupulous promoter.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Brian Robbins
Written by
Steven Brill
Produced by
John Gatins, Susan E. Novick, Herb Gains
Music by
George S. Clinton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 7, 2000 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
April 7, 2000
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$24 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
29 countries

Tropes

Bookends, Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Loser Protagonist +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Ready to Rumble?"

Questions about Ready to Rumble

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ready to Rumble?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, Ready to Rumble streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Ready to Rumble worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.4, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 23). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (24).

Is Ready to Rumble okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Ready to Rumble make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Ready to Rumble?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Ready to Rumble a box office flop?

Budget$24 million
Box office$12 million

Yes: it cost about $24 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 52% of its budget.

What tropes does Ready to Rumble use?

BookendsVery Loosely Based on a True StoryLoser ProtagonistArson, Murder, and JaywalkingVillainous BreakdownAll of the Other ReindeerExpy CoexistenceSmug Snake"Well Done, Son" GuyNo Celebrities Were HarmedBig Damn HeroesExpyand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Bookends, Very Loosely Based on a True Story, and Loser Protagonist.