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The Off | Season

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2014 | 11 min | Documentary

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (76 on Metacritic), though it had a box office flop. 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
Right up the alley of people who get choked up at a comeback and the curious. You don't need to know the game to feel the big moments.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Well paced for a documentary, at 11 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

After losing his job, a record-holding professional football player refuses to sacrifice his blindingly obsessive dreams of returning to the NFL in the face of his new, harsh realities.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $7K worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 99K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lance Oppenheim

  • Kahlil BellHimself