The Main Event
Seen it?2020 | 102 min | Family, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (29% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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 wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
An 11-year-old aspiring wrestler enters a competition to become the next WWE superstar by using special powers from a magical mask.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jay Karas
- Seth CarrLeo Thompson
- Tichina ArnoldDenise Thompson
- Adam PallySteve Thompson
- Ken MarinoFrankie
- Mike MizaninThe Miz
- Momona TamadaErica
- Keith LeeSmooth Operator
- Babatunde Łukasz AiyegbusiSamson
- Kofi Sarkodie-MensahKofi Kingston
- Stephen FarrellySheamus