Mean Machine (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2001, Mean Machine is a comedy and drama film directed by Barry Skolnick, running about 99 minutes. “It's Not Just About Football, It's About Pride Inside!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Disgraced ex-England football captain, Danny 'Mean Machine' Meehan, is thrown in jail for assaulting two police officers. He keeps his head down and has the opportunity to forget everything and change the lives of the prisoners. When these prisoners have the chance to put one over the evil guards during a prison football match, Danny takes the lead.
Who’s in it. Mean Machine stars Vinnie Jones as Danny Meehan, David Kelly as Doc, David Hemmings as Governor and Ralph Brown as Burton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mean Machine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Mean Machine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mean Machine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mean Machine (2001)?
- In US, Mean Machine 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 Mean Machine worth watching?
- Mean Machine holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Mean Machine?
- Mean Machine stars Vinnie Jones, David Kelly, David Hemmings, Ralph Brown and Vas Blackwood.
- When was Mean Machine released?
- Mean Machine was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.