Blades of Glory
Seen it?2007 | 93 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With 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 wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
When a much-publicized ice-skating scandal strips them of their gold medals, two world-class athletes skirt their way back onto the ice via a loophole that allows them to compete together as a pairs team.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$146 million worldwide on a $53 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 238K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Josh Gordon, Will Speck
- Will FerrellChazz Michael Michaels
- Jon HederJimmy MacElroy
- Will ArnettStranz Van Waldenberg
- Amy PoehlerFairchild Van Waldenberg
- Jenna FischerKatie Van Waldenberg
- William FichtnerDarren MacElroy
- Craig T. NelsonCoach
- Romany MalcoJesse
- Nick SwardsonHector
- Scott HamiltonSports Anchor