Here Comes the Boom (2012)
A biology teacher steps into the MMA ring, fighting with wholesome humor to save his school's music program.
A high school biology teacher moonlights as a mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to save the school's music program.
How intense is Here Comes the Boom?
Here Comes the Boom has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad. Rated PG.
What Here Comes the Boom feels like
- Tone
- feel goodwhimsicalheartwarmingcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightParty
Where to stream Here Comes the Boom
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Is Here Comes the Boom for you?
Is Here Comes the Boom scary?
No. Here Comes the Boom is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Here Comes the Boom gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Here Comes the Boom sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Here Comes the Boom OK for kids?
It is rated PG, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Here Comes the Boom?
Here Comes the Boom runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Here Comes the Boom?
Here Comes the Boom is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Here Comes the Boom have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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