

Going to the Mat
“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.
Where to watch Going to the Mat in United States
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Where is Going to the Mat streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
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
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
In United States, you can stream Going to the Mat on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Going to the Mat

Andrew Lawrence
Jason 'Jace' Newfield

Khleo Thomas
Vincent "Fly" Shu

Alessandra Torresani
Mary Beth Rice

Billy Aaron Brown
John Lambrix

Brenda Strong
Patty Newfield

Brian Wimmer
Tom Newfield

D. B. Sweeney
Coach Rice

Wayne Brady
Mason Wyatt

Marcus T. Paulk
Peter Bate
Brett Yoder
Mike Mallon

T.J. Lowther
Luke Nolan
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.











