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Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game

2023Movie1 h 32 min

78
GreatGoodWatch score

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about a real life story and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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The dramatic comedy is based on the true story of writer and pinball wizard Roger Sharpe, chronicling his journey to overturn New York City’s 35-year ban on pinball.

Feels like

  • Biographical Comedy
  • Underdog Story
  • Historical Setting
  • Feel-Good
  • Pinball Culture
  • Legal Battle
  • Quirky Charm
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Nostalgic

Cast

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Music by
Rob Barbato

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Facts

March 17, 2023 · 1 h 32 min · Comedy, Drama, History, Romance

Released
March 17, 2023
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
49 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game?"

Questions about Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game

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Where can I stream Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game?

In the United States, Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game streams on Prime and Hulu, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and MovieMe. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game make me laugh?

Light

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

Is Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.