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DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story 2004

“Grab life by the ball.”

★ 6.4/10 · 3,882 votes PG-13 Comedy Released
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What is DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story?

"DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story" is a comedy film that takes place at a local gym. The gym is threatened by a high-end fitness center owned by its owner, who makes a move to take over.

Type
Film
Year
2004
Status
Released
Runtime
93 minutes
Release date
Jun 18, 2004
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America, Germany
Studios
20th Century Fox, Red Hour, Mediastream Vierte Film
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$168,423,227
Genres
Comedy
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Overview

"DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story" is a comedy film that takes place at a local gym. The gym is threatened by a high-end fitness center owned by its owner, who makes a move to take over. In response, the local gym's owner decides to engage in a battle to fight back. The battle is centered around the sport of dodgeball, where the winner takes all. A dodgeball guru and the owner's attorney assist the local gym's owner and his team in the battle. The team consists of underdog members. The battle is described as a knock-down, drag-out fight.

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Should you watch it?

“A struggling gym owner and his rag-tag team fight to save their local gym through dodgeball.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a classic underdog story
  • Includes a comedic clash between rival fitness centers
Keep in mind
  • Carries a PG-13 rating which may not suit all viewers
  • Relies on a specific comedic style

Watch it if you enjoy sports comedies about underdogs.

This film is rated PG-13.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the release year of the film?

DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story was released in 2004.

Who wrote and directed the film?

The film was written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber.

What is the main plot of the film?

A group of misfits enter a dodgeball tournament to save their cherished local gym from a corporate fitness chain owner.

Who owns the trendy fitness center that threatens the local gym?

A megalomaniacal character named White Goodman owns the trendy fitness center.

Who runs the struggling local gym?

A happy-go-lucky character named Pete La Fleur runs the struggling local gym.