Kicking & Screaming (2005) movie poster

Kicking & Screaming (2005)

"All his life, Phil Weston has dreamed of being on a winning team. Phil...your time has come."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 58%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 43% (RT: 41%, MC: 45) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FamilyComedy

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Runtime
1h 35m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.8/10 (675 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
41%
Metacritic
45
Cast
Will Ferrell as Phil Weston
Robert Duvall as Buck Weston
Mike Ditka as Mike Ditka
Kate Walsh as Barbara Weston
Musetta Vander as Janice Weston
Dylan McLaughlin as Sam Weston
Josh Hutcherson as Bucky Weston
It's divisive. Only 58% of audiences liked it based on 675 votes. Critics gave it 43%.
Overview
Phil Weston has been unathletic his entire life. In college he failed at every sport that he tried out for. It looks like his 10-year old son, Sam, is following in his footsteps. But when Phil's hyper-competitive dad benches Sam, Phil decides to transfer his son to a new team which needs a coach. Phil steps in to be the temporary coach and immediately begins to butt heads with his dad over this new competition in their lives. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Kicking & Screaming, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated family films of 2005 among dedicated fans.
  • The initial cut of Kicking & Screaming was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Kicking & Screaming is a 2005 family, comedy film directed by Jesse Dylan. Phil Weston has been unathletic his entire life. In college he failed at every sport that he tried out for.

It looks like his 10-year old son, Sam, is following in his footsteps. But when Phil's hyper-competitive dad benches Sam, Phil decides to transfer his son to a new team which needs a coach. Phil steps in to be the temporary coach and immediately begins to butt heads with his dad over this new competition in their lives.

The film has been rated by 675 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a family film, Kicking & Screaming delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Kicking & Screaming (2005) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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