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The Winning Season

2009Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

57
DecentGoodWatch score

A moving, cathartic comedy movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares.

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Story

It took a bunch of girls to make him man up.

A comedy centered on a has-been coach who is given a shot at redemption when he's asked to run his local high school's girls basketball team

Feels like

  • Girls' Basketball
  • Redemption Story
  • Underdog Team
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Small-Town America
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Second Chance
  • Teamwork
  • Inspirational

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Jim Strouse
Written by
Jim Strouse

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Facts

January 19, 2009 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
January 19, 2009
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
23 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Winning Season?"

Questions about The Winning Season

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Winning Season?

In the United States, The Winning Season streams on Philo, Starz, and Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is The Winning Season worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (53).

Is The Winning Season okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Winning Season make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Winning Season plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.