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Here Comes the Boom

2012Movie1 h 45 minPG

Comedy
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic406.1Rotten Tomatoes42%65%

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about sports and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

No one will fight for his students like Mr. Voss.

A high school biology teacher moonlights as a mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to save the school's music program.

Feels like

  • Feel-Good Sports Comedy
  • Underdog Story
  • Teacher's Journey
  • MMA Fighting
  • Community Spirit
  • Heartwarming
  • Inspirational
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Family-Friendly
  • Perseverance

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Frank Coraci
Written by
Kevin James, Allan Loeb
Produced by
Kevin James, Todd Garner, Jeff Sussman
Music by
Rupert Gregson-Williams

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Facts

October 10, 2012 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
October 10, 2012
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Action, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$42 million
Box office
$73 million
Available in
115 countries

Tropes

Handshake Refusal, As Himself, Spoiler Cover +9

  • Handshake Refusal
  • As Himself
  • Spoiler Cover
  • Fighting Irish
  • Curb-Stomp Battle
  • Oh, Crap!
  • One-Hit KO
  • On the Money
  • Exact Words
  • Training from Hell
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Acrofatic

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Here Comes the Boom?"

Questions about Here Comes the Boom

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Where can I stream Here Comes the Boom?

fuboTV

In the United States, Here Comes the Boom streams on fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 71 other countries.

Is Here Comes the Boom worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (41).

Is Here Comes the Boom okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Here Comes the Boom make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Here Comes the Boom?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Here Comes the Boom use?

Handshake RefusalAs HimselfSpoiler CoverFighting IrishCurb-Stomp BattleOh, Crap!One-Hit KOOn the MoneyExact WordsTraining from HellEstablishing Character MomentAcrofaticand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Handshake Refusal, As Himself, and Spoiler Cover.