Win Win (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.8

Win Win poster

Released in 2011, Win Win is a comedy and drama film directed by Tom McCarthy, running about 106 minutes. “In the game of life, you can't lose 'em all.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When down-on-his-luck part-time high school wrestling coach Mike agrees to become legal guardian to an elderly man, his ward's troubled grandson turns out to be a star grappler, sparking dreams of a big win -- until the boy's mother retrieves him.

Who’s in it. Win Win stars Paul Giamatti as Mike Flaherty, Alex Shaffer as Kyle, Amy Ryan as Jackie Flaherty and Melanie Lynskey as Cindy Timmons, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Win Win has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Win Win page.

If you liked it. Fans of Win Win tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Win Win (2011)?
In US, Win Win is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Win Win worth watching?
Win Win holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Win Win?
Win Win stars Paul Giamatti, Alex Shaffer, Amy Ryan, Melanie Lynskey and Bobby Cannavale.
When was Win Win released?
Win Win was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.