The Roaring Game (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1952, The Roaring Game is a notable film directed by Gordon Sparling, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary about curling in Canada. It shows: slow motion shot of sweepers clearing the path of the rock; Ken Watson, head of a Canadian championship curling team, demonstrating curling shots; taking care of the curling rink; scenes from Scotland, where granite is made into curling stones); women curling; rules of the game; overhead shot of children curling with homemade cement stones in the jam tin league in Regina (named for the jam tins filled with cement to make stones); high school curling leagues in Western Canada; highlights of a game between two teams skipped by Ken Watson and Jimmy Welsh; outdoor march by curlers and kilted marching band; and scenes of Canadian Curlers.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Roaring Game has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Roaring Game page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Roaring Game (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Roaring Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Roaring Game worth watching?
- The Roaring Game holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Roaring Game released?
- The Roaring Game was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.