Winner Takes All

1998·Movie
1h 50min·R

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Two rapper childhood friends turn to the quick and easy life of crime to support their needy parents. But after a foiled robbery, one of them is jailed while the other flees, changes his name, joins the military, and grows up to become a narcotics agent.
Gritty Urban DramaCrime ThrillerFriendship & BetrayalMoral DilemmasStreet LifeUndercover OperationsComing-of-Age StorySocial CommentaryDestiny & Choice90s Hip-Hop Influence

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Winner Takes All worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Winner Takes All rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Winner Takes All?

1 h 50 min

Winner Takes All runs 1 h 50 min.

What language is Winner Takes All in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does Winner Takes All use?

Absurdly High-Stakes GameAffectionate ParodyBooby TrapDo-Anything RobotGentleman ThiefGratuitous NinjaThe Ground Is LavaThe HeistSomething about a RoseYakuzaTin-Can RobotR-Rated Openingand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Winner Takes All, including Absurdly High-Stakes Game, Affectionate Parody, Booby Trap.

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