Going to the Mat

A gentle, upbeat underdog story that mixes teen social struggles with sports triumph, easy to watch and warmly encouraging.

Directed by

Stuart Gillard

Genres

Tv movie, Drama, Family

Starring

Andrew Lawrence, Khleo Thomas, Alessandra Torresani

Tagline

There's more to winning than meets the eye.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Warm, uplifting and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Coming-of-age, identity, friendship, family

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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