---
title: "Murderball"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/murderball-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14278
imdb_id: "tt0436613"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 113
content_rating: "R"
---

# Murderball (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/murderball-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Murderball is a 2005 documentary film with a runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes. The film follows quadriplegics as they play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs and overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.

The documentary is rated R and was released in the United States on July 22, 2005. It features real individuals such as Mark Zupan and documents the intense realities of competitive wheelchair rugby.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Quadriplegics overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in full-contact wheelchair rugby at the Paralympic Games."

### Why Watch
- Witness intense full-contact wheelchair rugby competition.
- Follow quadriplegics as they compete in the Paralympic Games.
- See athletes overcome unimaginable obstacles.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is a documentary covering competitive sports that may not appeal to viewers seeking fictional narratives.
- Tone & Suitability: This documentary runs for one hour and twenty-eight minutes and features competitive sports action.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #documentary, #sports, #paralympics, #wheelchair-rugby, #athens

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Fawesome | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dana Adam Shapiro, Henry Alex Rubin

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joe Bishop** as *Self*
- **Keith Cavill** as *Self*
- **Andy Cohn** as *Self*
- **Scott Hogsett** as *Self*
- **Christopher Igoe** as *Self*
- **Mark Zupan** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Murderball?
Streaming availability can be checked on the Movie Database website under the watch now section.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are interested in a documentary about quadriplegics competing in full-contact wheelchair rugby at the Paralympic Games.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes.

### Q: When was it released?
The film was released in the United States on July 22, 2005.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Murderball — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14278)
- [Murderball (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murderball_(film))
- [Murderball (2005) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14278-murderball/cast)
- [Watch Murderball | Prime Video - amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/Murderball-Henry-Alex-Rubin/dp/B0FV83JBYL)
- [Murderball (2005) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436613/)
- [Murderball Full Documentary - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx9hOefW0Fo)

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