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A Shot at Glory

2000·Movie
1h 54min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic66–Rotten Tomatoes67%65%
IMDb6.2Metacritic66–Rotten Tomatoes67%65%

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and storytelling

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A small town. A small team. A big dream.

The irascible manager of a lower-division Scottish football side must contend with problems off and on the field when his team's impatient American owner demands they win the Scottish Cup or else be relocated to Ireland, while also dealing with the forced arrival of a new star striker - who happens to be his estranged son-in-law, whom he blames for the breakdown of his relationship with his daughter.
Underdog Sports DramaFather-Son ConflictFootball RedemptionTeam SpiritFamily ReconciliationHeartfelt AthleticsCharacter-Driven PlotScottish SettingEmotional Journey

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Corrente, Mark Taylor
Written by:
Denis O'Neill
Composed by:
Mark Knopfler, Guy Fletcher

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about A Shot at Glory

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Shot at Glory legally?

PrimeHoopla

A Shot at Glory is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Shot at Glory worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Shot at Glory rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is A Shot at Glory?

1 h 54 min

A Shot at Glory runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Shot at Glory?

Critics67
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see A Shot at Glory much the same way.

What language is A Shot at Glory in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Shot at Glory?

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What tropes does A Shot at Glory use?

Broken PedestalA Father to His MenArtistic License – SportsCasting GagFamed in StoryInsult BackfireIt's PersonalJaded WashoutJerk with a Heart of GoldOnly in It for the MoneyNo Celebrities Were HarmedUnderdogs Never Loseand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for A Shot at Glory, including Broken Pedestal, A Father to His Men, Artistic License – Sports.