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Redbelt

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2008 | 99 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (67% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Beast or Raging Bull, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Martial artist Mike Terry lives by a strict code of no competitions, for he feels that such contests weaken fighters. After saving a famous action star from a brutal attack, Mike takes a job in the film industry. He soon finds his personal beliefs and integrity on the line as circumstances force him to participate in a prize fight.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $7 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 33K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Mamet

  • Chiwetel EjioforMike Terry
  • Tim AllenChet Frank
  • Alice BragaSondra Terry
  • Jose Pablo CantilloSnowflake
  • Randy CoutureDylan Flynn
  • Ricky JayMarty Brown
  • Joe MantegnaJerry Weiss
  • Max MartiniJoe Collins
  • Emily MortimerLaura Black
  • David PaymerRichard