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Kicking & Screaming

2005Movie1 h 35 minPG

ComedyFamily
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic456.1

A hopeful, fast-paced family movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

All his life, Phil Weston has dreamed of being on a winning team. Phil...your time has come.

Phil Weston has been unathletic his entire life. In college he failed at every sport that he tried out for. It looks like his 10-year old son, Sam, is following in his footsteps. But when Phil's hyper-competitive dad benches Sam, Phil decides to transfer his son to a new team which needs a coach. Phil steps in to be the temporary coach and immediately begins to butt heads with his dad over this new competition in their lives.

Feels like

  • Family Comedy
  • Suburban Sports
  • Father-Son Rivalry
  • Competitive Coaching
  • Situational Humor
  • Underdog Story
  • Coming of Age
  • Feel-Good Movie

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Jesse Dylan
Written by
Steve Rudnick, Leo Benvenuti
Produced by
Jimmy Miller, Mia Apatow
Music by
Mark Isham

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Facts

May 13, 2005 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
May 13, 2005
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$45 million
Box office
$56 million
Available in
78 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Kicking & Screaming?"

Questions about Kicking & Screaming

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kicking & Screaming?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Kicking & Screaming from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 38 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Kicking & Screaming worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.6 and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is Kicking & Screaming okay for kids?

PGStrong language

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

Will Kicking & Screaming make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Kicking & Screaming?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.