The Program
Seen it?2015 | 103 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.4 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 Rush, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong's performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. With this conviction, he starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 57K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Frears
- Ben FosterLance Armstrong
- Chris O'DowdDavid Walsh
- Guillaume CanetDr. Ferrari
- Jesse PlemonsFloyd Landis
- Lee PaceBill Stapleton
- Denis MénochetJohan Bruyneel
- Edward HoggFrankie Andreu
- Dustin HoffmanBob Hamman
- Elaine CassidyBetsy Andreu
- Laura DonnellyEmma O'Reilly