Name: To Be the Best
Genre: Action
Released: 1993-08-03
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Cast: Michael Worth, Martin Kove, Brittney Powell, Alex Cord, Phillip Troy Linger

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They were forced to be the best... or die

A member of the U.S. kickboxing team recruits his father and his fellow teammates to help stop a ruthless gambler from rigging the World Kickboxing Championship in Las Vegas.

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Directed by: Joseph Merhi
Written by: Michael January
Produced by: Joseph Merhi, Richard Pepin
Music by: John Gonzalez

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August 3, 1993 · 1 h 39 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released: August 3, 1993
Runtime: 1 h 39 min
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Action
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 21 countries

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Where can I stream To Be the Best?

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In the United States, To Be the Best streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is To Be the Best worth watching?

51

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 4.5).

Can I half-watch To Be the Best?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching To Be the Best?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 2 for wholesome.