Going to the Mat (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2004, Going to the Mat is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Stuart Gillard, running about 96 minutes. “There's more to winning than meets the eye.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Going to the Mat stars Alessandra Torresani as Mary Beth Rice, Khleo Thomas as Vincent "Fly" Shu, Wayne Brady as Mason Wyatt and D.B. Sweeney as Coach Rice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Going to the Mat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Going to the Mat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going to the Mat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Going to the Mat (2004)?
- In US, Going to the Mat is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Going to the Mat worth watching?
- Going to the Mat holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going to the Mat?
- Going to the Mat stars Alessandra Torresani, Khleo Thomas, Wayne Brady, D.B. Sweeney and Billy Aaron Brown.
- When was Going to the Mat released?
- Going to the Mat was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.