Win Win

Win Win

2011 · 106 min · EN · R · 6.8 (574 votes)
Dir. Tom McCarthy · Starring Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan, Bobby Cannavale, Jeffrey Tambor, Burt Young, Melanie Lynskey · Music Lyle Workman

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

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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.

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A warm, grounded dramedy that feels like a comforting hug, blending earnest humor with genuine human struggles. It's a film about unexpected connections and the quiet pursuit of decency, offering a bittersweet yet ultimately hopeful look at finding your footing and making things right.

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