Stick It

"Defy and Conquer."

2006 1h 45m EN

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 618

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Haley is a naturally gifted athlete but, with her social behavior, the teen seems intent on squandering her abilities. After a final brush with the law, a judge sentences her to an elite gymnastics academy run by a legendary, hard-nosed coach. Once there, Haley's rebellious attitude wins her both friends and enemies.

“Defy and Conquer.”

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Cast

Jeff Bridges
Burt Vickerman
Missy Peregrym
Haley Graham
Vanessa Lengies
Joanne Charis
Jon Gries
Brice Graham
Gia Carides
Alice Graham
Julie Warner
Mrs. Charis
Maddy Curley
Mina Hoyt
Kellan Lutz
Frank

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jessica Bendinger
Writers: Jessica Bendinger, John Coven
Languages: English
Countries: Germany, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Germany, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jessica Bendinger, shot by Daryn Okada. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Simpson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Troy Takaki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jeff Bridges and Missy Peregrym and Vanessa Lengies carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Defy and Conquer.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0430634 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jessica Bendinger directs. Daryn Okada behind the camera. Michael Simpson scores. Troy Takaki cuts. Produced in Germany, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 20 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Germany, United States of America.
3Directed by Jessica Bendinger, shot by Daryn Okada. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Michael Simpson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Troy Takaki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jeff Bridges and Missy Peregrym and Vanessa Lengies carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Defy and Conquer.".
8IMDB entry: tt0430634 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 9 themes, including "puberty", "sports", "competition", "gymnastics".