Arena

Name: Arena
Genre: Science Fiction, Action
Released: 1989-03-29
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Cast: Paul Satterfield, Hamilton Camp, Claudia Christian, Marc Alaimo, Shari Shattuck

1989·Movie

·1h 34min·PG-13·

MediocreGoodWatch score

5.4

5.4

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Adrenaline7
Fast Pace7
Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Hopefulness6
Wonder5
Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Physical Comedy3
Situational Comedy2
Wit & Wordplay2

World

Sports, the future, and technology

World Immersion7
Dialogue Centrality5
Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Acting6
Intrigue6
Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography6
Editing6
Visual Stylization6

Energy

High

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Arena is thrilling, fast-paced, and violent.

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All energy traits

Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.

Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare2Frightening moments and scares.

Heart

Low

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

All heart traits

Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
Pathos3Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.

Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Melancholy2Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Family Dynamics0Relationships and generational ties.

Related traits

Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

None

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.

Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Medium

Sports, the future, and technology

Its world is built around sports, the future, and technology.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Sports10Competition, training, and teamwork.
Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.
Tech & Humanity7Human stories in a tech world.

Fantasy5Mythic worlds and magical systems.
Social Commentary5Perspectives on society and norms.
Class & Capitalism5Wealth, power, and inequality.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Acting6Performance craft and presence.
Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction5Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure5Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.

Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Music Centrality4The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.

Related traits

Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

For a thousand years no human has been the champion. He wants to be the first.

On a distant space station far in the future, the best fighters from every planet vie for the championship in an intergalactic fighting competition. After over fifty years of no human contenders, Steve Armstrong emerges having trained all his life for a shot at the title, only to come up against a ruthless extra-terrestrial crime lord who wants him dead.

Sci-Fi ActionIntergalactic CompetitionUnderdog StorySpace StationMartial ArtsCorrupt SystemHuman vs. AlienFuture Sports80s Nostalgia

Actors

Paul Satterfield

Steve Armstrong

Hamilton Camp

Shorty

Claudia Christian

Quinn

Marc Alaimo

Rogor

Shari Shattuck

Jade

Armin Shimerman

Weezil

Brett Porter

Wayne

Michael Deak

Horn

Jack Carter

Announcer

William Butler

Skull

Dave Thompson

Doctor

Ken Clark

Marcus

Steve Wang

Sloth

Crew

Directed by:

Peter Manoogian

Written by:

Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo

Produced by:

J. Larry Carroll, Charles Band, Irwin Yablans

Composed by:

Richard Band

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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