Going to the Mat
Seen it?2004 | 96 min | TV Movie, Drama, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. If you loved The Karate Kid or Say Anything..., start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Jace Newfield has a problem. Besides being blind and being the new kid at school, his problem is that the kids at his new school thinks he's a jerk. Jace has to find a way to be accepted into his new school. Joining the wrestling team just might work.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 DGA Award: Outstanding Directing – Children's Programs.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stuart Gillard
- Andrew LawrenceJason 'Jace' Newfield
- Khleo ThomasVincent "Fly" Shu
- Alessandra TorresaniMary Beth Rice
- Billy Aaron BrownJohn Lambrix
- Brenda StrongPatty Newfield
- Brian WimmerTom Newfield
- D. B. SweeneyCoach Rice
- Wayne BradyMason Wyatt
- Marcus T. PaulkPeter Bate
- Brett YoderMike Mallon