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The Main Event

2020Movie1 h 42 min

ComedyFamily
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic524.4Rotten Tomatoes29%26%

An uplifting, wholesome family movie about sports and show business.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

Big dreams need a little magic

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Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Comedy
  • Aspiring Wrestler
  • Magical Mask
  • WWE Superstar
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Underdog Story
  • Lighthearted Fun
  • Sports Entertainment

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Jay Karas
Written by
Peter Hoare, Larry Postel, Jim Mahoney
Produced by
Richard Lowell, Ian Hay
Music by
Photek

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Facts

April 10, 2020 · 1 h 42 min · Family, Comedy

Released
April 10, 2020
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Genres
Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Main Event?"

Questions about The Main Event

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Main Event?

Netflix

In the United States, The Main Event streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Main Event worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 52).

Is The Main Event okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Main Event make me laugh?

Light

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

Can I half-watch The Main Event?

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.