SummaryFeaturing fierce rivalry, stopwatch suspense, and larger-than-life personalities, Murderball is a film about tough, highly competitive quadriplegic rugby players. (ThinkFilm)
Directed By:Henry Alex Rubin, Dana Adam Shapiro
Written By:Dana Adam Shapiro
Murderball
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
87
User score
Generally Favorable
7.4
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
87
97% Positive
32 Reviews
32 Reviews
3% Mixed
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0% Negative
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100
Bracingly honest and ceaselessly compelling documentary.
100
It's one of the most powerful films of the year.
90
One of the most remarkable things about Murderball, which is easily among the year's best movies, is how little of its time is filled with the playing of the game.
88
It's original, outrageous and murderous fun.
80
A thoughtful and provocative look at a previously little-seen world.
75
Reportedly, after seeing the film, rapper Eminen is anxious to play a wheelchair athlete in a coming movie.
50
As a sports documentary, Murderball is tame and uninvolving. It does however, offer a hard-edged and unsentimental portrait of strong-willed people.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.4
83% Positive
19 Ratings
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9% Mixed
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9% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Sep 4, 2018
8
Murderball is an incredible documentary of heart, hope, and sports. It's easily one of my favorite documentaries, and maybe one of the best films that MTV has ever put out. I won't spoil anything, but this is a must-see.
Nov 15, 2014
8
Focusing on the United States quad rugby team Murderball is an insightful look into the lives of athletes looking to overcome their disabilities. Refusing to play the sympathy card this documentary shows things how they really are and is all the more inspiring as a result.
Production Company:
- Paramount Pictures
- MTV Films
- Participant
- A&E IndieFilms
- EAT Films
Release Date:Jul 8, 2005
Duration:1 h 28 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Dream. Believe. Achieve.
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Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Sundance Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
