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Going to the Mat

2004·Movie·G·96 min·6.7(49)

There's more to winning than meets the eye.

Jace Newfield has a problem. Besides being blind and being the new kid at school, his problem is that the kids at his new school thinks he's a jerk. Jace has to find a way to be accepted into his new school. Joining the wrestling team just might work.

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About Going to the Mat

Going to the Mat is a 2004 English-language tv movie, drama and family film directed by Stuart Gillard. The cast is led by Andrew Lawrence, Khleo Thomas, Alessandra Torresani. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.

It was released on March 24, 2004, and carries a G certification.

Director
Stuart Gillard
Writers
Chris Nolan, Stu Krieger, Laurie Nolan
Release date
March 24, 2004
Original language
English
Age rating
G
Status
Released
#high school#wrestling#blind#wrestling team

Going to the Mat cast & crew

Going to the Mat was directed by Stuart Gillard and written by Chris Nolan, Stu Krieger, and Laurie Nolan.

The cast features Andrew Lawrence as Jason 'Jace' Newfield, Khleo Thomas as Vincent "Fly" Shu, Alessandra Torresani as Mary Beth Rice, Billy Aaron Brown as John Lambrix, Brenda Strong as Patty Newfield, and Brian Wimmer as Tom Newfield.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Brady, cinematography is by Thomas Burstyn, and it was produced by Tom Sullivan and Jana Sue Memel.

Is Going to the Mat worth watching?

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy tv movie, drama, and family, Going to the Mat is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Going to the Mat

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Cast of Going to the Mat

Andrew Lawrence

Andrew Lawrence

Jason 'Jace' Newfield

Khleo Thomas

Khleo Thomas

Vincent "Fly" Shu

Alessandra Torresani

Alessandra Torresani

Mary Beth Rice

Billy Aaron Brown

Billy Aaron Brown

John Lambrix

Brenda Strong

Brenda Strong

Patty Newfield

Brian Wimmer

Brian Wimmer

Tom Newfield

D. B. Sweeney

D. B. Sweeney

Coach Rice

Wayne Brady

Wayne Brady

Mason Wyatt

Marcus T. Paulk

Marcus T. Paulk

Peter Bate

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Brett Yoder

Mike Mallon

T.J. Lowther

T.J. Lowther

Luke Nolan

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Tim Whitaker

Boomer Cleason

Going to the Mat — FAQs

Where can I watch Going to the Mat in United States?

Going to the Mat is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.

Is Going to the Mat on Disney Plus?

Yes — Going to the Mat is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.

What language is Going to the Mat in?

Going to the Mat is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Going to the Mat?

Going to the Mat runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).

What is Going to the Mat rated?

Going to the Mat is rated G. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 49 ratings.

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