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Second String

2002Movie1 h 40 min

ComedyTV Movie
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–50%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–50%

Summary

American football coach Chuck Dichter has worked wonders with the Buffalo Bills, and is even confident to crown his career with a Super Bowl victory, but before the play-offs an oyster food-poisoning wipes out his first team for a month.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Rob Lieberman
Written by
Jere Cunningham, Tom Flynn
Produced by
Bob Roe
Music by
Mark Mothersbaugh

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Facts

December 18, 2002 · 1 h 40 min · TV Movie, Comedy, Drama

Released
December 18, 2002
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
TV Movie, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

As Himself, Big Game, Card-Carrying Villain +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Second String?"

Questions about Second String

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Second String?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Second String from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Second String worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Second String okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Second String make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Second String?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.