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Knucklehead (2010): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Knucklehead is a 2010 comedy drama directed by Michael W. Watkins. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $7,927 worldwide. Critics gave it 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

IMDb rating
5.1/10
worldwide gross
$7.9K
Metascore
24
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Knucklehead (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Knucklehead About?

The premise of Knucklehead without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young man with autism escapes his abusive mother in Brooklyn, determined to find his own path and independence. He sets out on a journey to find a forward-thinking doctor, hoping for answers and relief from his challenges. His quest for self-discovery leads him through unexpected encounters and tests his resilience as he strives to break free from the constraints of his past.

Knucklehead Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • slimehouse
  • nun
  • con artist
  • church
  • wrestling
  • one word title
  • title spoken by character
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Crew

The Director of Knucklehead

Directed by Michael W. Watkins.

Ratings

Knucklehead Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Knucklehead 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

Plot

Knucklehead Plot Summary

What happens in Knucklehead from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

KNUCKLEHEAD tells the engaging story of con artist Eddie Sullivan, portrayed by Mark Feuerstein, who finds himself in deep financial trouble after racking up a significant debt with a local bookie, played by Dennis Farina. In a desperate bid to escape his predicament, Eddie hatches a plan to get rich quickly by teaming up with a kindhearted giant named Walter, capitalized by Paul The Big Show Wight, who is blissfully unaware of his role in Eddie’s scheme.

Full summary

The whole story of Knucklehead, scene by scene

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Box office

Knucklehead Box Office

Knucklehead grossed $7,927 worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.9K

International
$7.9K
Videos

Knucklehead Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Knucklehead.

Knucklehead - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Knucklehead?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is Eddie Sullivan's main problem at the beginning of the movie?

Cars

Cars in Knucklehead

10 cars on screen, including the 1984 GMC Vandura and the MCI MC-9.

All 10 cars
  • 1984 GMC Vandura in Knucklehead 1984 GMC Vandura Important role
  • MCI MC-9 in Knucklehead MCI MC-9 Important role
  • unknown in Knucklehead unknown Important role
  • 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in Knucklehead 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role
Details

Knucklehead Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Un Catcheur au grand coeur” and “Cabeza hueca”.

Also known as
  • Un Catcheur au grand coeur
  • Cabeza hueca
  • Knucklehead - Ein bärenstarker Tollpatsch
  • Knucklehead - Testa di cavolo
  • Un Catcheur au grand cœur
  • Dobroduszny olbrzym
  • דפוק ת'ראש
  • 笨蛋
  • Железная башка

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FAQ

Knucklehead FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Knucklehead, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Knucklehead?

Knucklehead runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Knucklehead released?

Knucklehead was released on October 8, 2010.

Who directed Knucklehead?

Knucklehead was directed by Michael W. Watkins.

More films by Michael W. Watkins

How much did Knucklehead make at the box office?

Knucklehead grossed $7,927 worldwide.

How is Knucklehead rated?

Knucklehead has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 24 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.

Does Knucklehead have a post-credit scene?

No. Knucklehead has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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