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Challengers

2024·Movie
2h 12min·R

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Deeply romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance9
  • Coming of Age7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Non-linear Narrative8

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

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About

Her game. Her rules.

Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Major champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.
High-Stakes Tennis DramaComplex Love TriangleNon-Linear Narrative StructureVisually Stylish Sports FilmEmotionally Charged AtmosphereTrippy Soundtrack IntegrationPsychological TensionModern Romance DeconstructionAthletic PhysicalityMeticulous Editing Rhythm

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Challengers legally?

Challengers is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Challengers worth watching?

76
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Challengers rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageNudity

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and nudity.

How long is Challengers?

2 h 12 min

Challengers runs 2 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Challengers?

Critics85
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Challengers higher (85) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Challengers a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$94 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $94 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Challengers in?

EnglishRomanian

It was made in English, with some Romanian. Produced in Italy, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Challengers?

115ADAEAGALARATAUAZBABBBEBGBHBO+101

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Challengers in 115 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Challengers use?

FoilBoth Sides Have a PointChekhov's GunAnachronic OrderThreesome SubtextIvy League for EveryoneBait-and-SwitchFreudian TrioReasonable Authority FigureShirtless SceneSpiteful SpitErotic Eatingand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 storytelling tropes for Challengers, including Foil, Both Sides Have a Point, Chekhov's Gun.