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Game Time: Tackling the Past

2011Movie1 h 24 minG

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

A cathartic, nostalgic family movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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When winning is everything, what's left?

Pro football star Jake Walker is living the dream, or so he thinks. The veteran tight end is a fan favorite and on pace to set the all-time receiving yards record that will guarantee a spot in the Hall of Fame. While working out at training camp, Jake receives an call from that his father Frank has suffered a major heart attack. Jake immediately leaves practice and returns home to a small town he’s avoided for 15 years. Memories of glory and regret flood his mind as he returns to family and friends he once abandoned in pursuit of his career. Jake dutifully visits his father, but hurt and misunderstanding from the past begin to resurface. A second unexpected call, this time from his agent, delivers Jake another crushing blow. His contract is not being renewed amid concerns about his surgically repaired knee. Suddenly, the life Jake knows is over.

Feels like

  • Redemption Story
  • Small Town Homecoming
  • Family Reconciliation
  • Sports Drama
  • Second Chances
  • Emotional
  • Nostalgic
  • Contemporary
  • Football
  • Romantic Subplot

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September 3, 2011 · 1 h 24 min · G

Released
September 3, 2011
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

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Where can I stream Game Time: Tackling the Past?

In the United States, Game Time: Tackling the Past is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Game Time: Tackling the Past worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Game Time: Tackling the Past okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Game Time: Tackling the Past good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Game Time: Tackling the Past plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.