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Blue Chips

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1994 | 108 min | Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (41% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Air or Field of Dreams, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boosters. This practice is forbidden in the college game, but Pete is desperate and has pressures from all around.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $26 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 105K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by William Friedkin

  • Nick NoltePete
  • Shaquille O'NealNeon
  • Mary McDonnellJenny
  • Ed O'NeillEd
  • J.T. WalshHappy
  • Alfre WoodardLavada McRae
  • Penny HardawayButch
  • Matt NoverRicky
  • Robert WuhlMarty
  • Bob CousyVic