Win Win

"In the game of life, you can't lose 'em all."

2011 1h 46m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 572

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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When down-on-his-luck part-time high school wrestling coach Mike agrees to become legal guardian to an elderly man, his ward's troubled grandson turns out to be a star grappler, sparking dreams of a big win -- until the boy's mother retrieves him.

“In the game of life, you can't lose 'em all.”

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Cast

Paul Giamatti
Mike Flaherty
Amy Ryan
Jackie Flaherty
Bobby Cannavale
Terry Delfino
Jeffrey Tambor
Vigman
Burt Young
Leo Poplar
Melanie Lynskey
Cindy Timmons
Alex Shaffer
Kyle
Margo Martindale
Eleanor

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tom McCarthy
Writers: Joe Tiboni, Tom McCarthy, Tom McCarthy
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 98% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tom McCarthy, shot by Oliver Bokelberg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Lyle Workman. 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 Tom McArdle shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Paul Giamatti and Amy Ryan and Bobby Cannavale carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "In the game of life, you can't lose 'em all.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1606392 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Tom McCarthy directs. Oliver Bokelberg behind the camera. Lyle Workman scores. Tom McArdle cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 98% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 15 years ago.
3Directed by Tom McCarthy, shot by Oliver Bokelberg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Lyle Workman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Tom McArdle shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Paul Giamatti and Amy Ryan and Bobby Cannavale carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "In the game of life, you can't lose 'em all.".
8IMDB entry: tt1606392 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Oliver Bokelberg
Original score: Lyle Workman
Editing: Tom McArdle
Production design: John Paino
Costume design: Melissa Toth
Makeup / hair: Jill Oshry
Stunt coordinator: Peter Bucossi
Runtime: 106 min · 1h 46m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $10,831,173
Box office: $10,654,385
Return: 98% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Win Win (2011)

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Andres Gomez2015-12-21
★ 8/10
Nice movie with a good script told with a lot of delicacy. The cast performs well with a Paul Giamatti performing as Paul Giamatti and a great Amy Ryan.

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