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The Main Event

1979·Movie
1h 52min·PG
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes33%41%

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A , comedy: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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A Glove Story

A bankrupt entrepreneur attempts to recoup some of her losses by getting a washed-out boxer she picked up as a tax loss back into the ring — an idea her protégé isn't fond of.
Boxing Drama ComedyBarbra Streisand Star VehicleRyan O'Neal Charm OffensiveUnderdog StoryLate 70s NostalgiaSports Industry SatireLight Romantic TensionCharacter-Driven HumorFeel-Good Undercurrent

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Directed by:
Howard Zieff
Written by:
Andrew Smith, Gail Parent
Produced by:
Barbra Streisand, Jon Peters
Composed by:
Michael Melvoin

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Main Event

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Where can I stream The Main Event?

KanopyPlexHowdy

In the United States, The Main Event streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Main Event worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is The Main Event okay for kids?

PGStrong languageViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Main Event make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is The Main Event good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 3 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.