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Play It to the Bone

1999·Movie
2h 4min·R
37
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Sports and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Two aging fighters in LA, friends, get a call from a Vegas promoter because his undercard fighters for a Mike Tyson bout that night are suddenly unavailable. He wants them to box each other. They agree as long as the winner gets a shot at the middleweight title. They enlist Grace, Cesar's current and Vinnie's ex girlfriend, to drive them to Vegas.
BoxingRoad MovieBuddy FilmAging FightersVegasContemporary DramaRedemptionNostalgicFast-Paced

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Play It to the Bone legally?

Play It to the Bone is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Play It to the Bone worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Play It to the Bone rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Play It to the Bone?

2 h 4 min

Play It to the Bone runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Play It to the Bone?

Critics22
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate Play It to the Bone higher (53) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Play It to the Bone a box office hit?

Budget$24 million
Box office$9 million

No. It cost about $24 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 36% of its budget.

What language is Play It to the Bone in?

EnglishFrench

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

In how many countries can I watch Play It to the Bone?

6ATCACHDENLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Play It to the Bone in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.