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The Program

2015·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
IMDb6.5Metacritic536.4Rotten Tomatoes62%44%

Where to watch

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The Program fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Champion. Hero. Legend. Cheat.

An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong's performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. With this conviction, he starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.
Sports ScandalBiographical DramaDoping InvestigationCyclingTruth vs. LiesMoral CompromiseObsessive PursuitIntense RivalryPolitical Intrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Stephen Frears, Zoe Liang, Susanna Lenton
Written by:
John Hodge, David Walsh
Produced by:
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Simon Mills
Composed by:
Kirsten Lane, Ian Wilson, Alex Heffes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Program

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Program legally?

The CWHooplaPluto TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. 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 The Program worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Program rated?

PG-13Drug useStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: drug use and strong language.

How long is The Program?

1 h 43 min

The Program runs 1 h 43 min.

Is The Program based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Program?

Critics58
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see The Program much the same way.

What language is The Program in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Program?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Program in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Program use?

Does This Remind You of Anything?Love TriangleThe AlcoholicBlatant LiesDecoy ProtagonistJerkassGirl Next DoorLast-Name BasisDeadpan SnarkerDumb JockReasonable Authority FigureOnly Sane Manand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for The Program, including Does This Remind You of Anything?, Love Triangle, The Alcoholic.