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Necessary Roughness

1991·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13

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Necessary Roughness fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Sports and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

This gang of loners, loonies and losers are about to become something they've never been before... a team.

When the Texas State University Fightin' Armadillos football team is disqualified for cheating and poor grades, the University is forced to pick from a team that actually goes to school. Will they even win a single game?
Sports ComedyUnderdog StoryFootballCollegeSlapstickFeel-GoodPop Culture ReferencesLighthearted

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Necessary Roughness legally?

Necessary Roughness is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. 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 Necessary Roughness worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Necessary Roughness rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Necessary Roughness?

1 h 48 min

Necessary Roughness runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Necessary Roughness?

Critics40
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Necessary Roughness higher (60) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Necessary Roughness in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Necessary Roughness?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Necessary Roughness in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Necessary Roughness use?

Combat CommentatorAction GirlExact WordsJerk with a Heart of GoldBlack and NerdyLarge-Ham AnnouncerChekhov's GunmanJerkass Has a PointLaser-Guided KarmaDown to the Last PlayBig Word ShoutNo Communities Were Harmedand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for Necessary Roughness, including Combat Commentator, Action Girl, Exact Words.