Rotten
Follows a straight narrative line to its cliched ending without a deviation from formula.
Stephen Holden, New York Times
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Overview
A book-smart teenager joins his school's wrestling team as a way to reunite his surviving family members, who split apart after the death of his father, a college wrestling legend, 10 years ago.
Director and cast
- Mel Damski Director
- Patricia Clarkson as Sharon
- Devon Graye as Cal Chetley
- John Cena as Mike Chetley
- Madeleine Martin as Luli Stringfellow
- Danny Glover as Harry 'Red' Newman
- John Posey as Coach Tennent
- Tyler Posey as Billy Barrow
- Teo Olivares as Donald Worthington
- Kareem J. Grimes as Theo 'Gnat' Henderson
- Angelena Swords as Jill
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
17%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Exactly what you might expect, right down to the montage of blindfolded tussling, jogging and high-fives to the tune of unrelenting inspirational music.
Stephanie Merry, Washington Post
Fresh
It may not live up to that grandiose title, but this rousingly sweet little flick is certainly nothing to go out of your way to avoid.
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Rotten
A by-the-numbers sports drama with a death grip on cliches and acting every bit as flat as the mat...
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald
Rotten
Patricia Clarkson's charismatic warmth elevates an awkward inspirational sports drama.
Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter
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