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77
GreatGoodWatch score77
GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
Hard Knocks dives deep into this bizarre fusion of sport and theatre in order to uncover the true art of professional wrestling; blending combat and athleticism with drama…
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 77GoodWatch 77
IMDb7.7
Running time
40 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 documentaries, −56 min on the typical 96
typical 9640Half of all documentaries run 89–107 min.
Released
2009
September 26, 2009
17 years ago
Genre
DocumentaryLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United Kingdom
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids.
Directing · 1
- Arthur Cauty Director, Writer, Producer, Cinematography
Other crew · 1
- Jake Cauty Cinematography
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