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The Program

Seen it?

1993 | 112 min | Drama, Action, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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 romantics and action fans. If you loved Beast, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently, some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    43% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $23 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 79K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by David S. Ward

  • James CaanSam Winters
  • Halle BerryAutumn Haley
  • Omar EppsDarnell Jefferson
  • Craig ShefferJoe Kane
  • Kristy SwansonCamille Shafer
  • Abraham BenrubiBud-Lite Kaminski
  • Duane DavisAlvin Mack
  • Jon PennellBobby Collins
  • Andrew BryniarskiSteve Lattimer
  • Michael FlippoCoach Humes