Mean Machine (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mean Machine is a 2002 sports drama directed by Barry Skolnick, starring Vinnie Jones. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $7.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Barry Skolnick
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mean Machine About?
The premise of Mean Machine without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a harsh British prison, hardened convicts are forced to share a volatile environment. Danny Meehan, a former footballer, finds himself unexpectedly leading a group of inmates in a high-stakes soccer match against their oppressive guards. The prisoners must overcome brutal tactics and grueling conditions as their determination and teamwork are put to the ultimate test. This unexpected game becomes a fight for respect and a chance to reclaim their dignity.
Mean Machine Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- prison
- soccer
- remake of american film
- soccer player
- soccer match
- self defense
- assaulting a police officer
- group
- football
- prison drama
- dark comedy
- prison guard
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- soccer star
- inmate
- alliterative title
- two word title
- soccer movie
- rhyme in title
- nosebleed
- british penal system
- victory
- tattoo
- soccer coach
- shower
- sadistic prison guard
- referee
- racism
- pub
- pub brawl
- prison cell
- male bonding
- karate
- humiliation
- head butt
- goal
- goalkeeper
- funeral
- fixed soccer match
- fistfight
- con artist
- british soccer
- bookie
- betting
- coach
- gambling debt
- prison gang
- prison warden
- title spoken by character
- eyebrow
- cigarette smoking
Mean Machine Cast
Vinnie Jones stars in Mean Machine. Directed by Barry Skolnick.
- Director Barry Skolnick
Mean Machine Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mean Machine 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 33% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 62% User score
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Mean Machine Plot Summary
What happens in Mean Machine from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Danny ‘The Mean Machine’ Meehan Vinnie Jones is a retired footballer and former England captain who was banned for life for fixing an unspecified match against Germany. In the present day, after a long night of drinking, he tears along to a local bar and ends up pursued by the police. Inside, a breathalyser test triggers a violent outburst, and he is arrested. He is later convicted and sentenced to three years in Longmarsh prison.
Full summary
The whole story of Mean Machine, scene by scene
Mean Machine Box Office
Mean Machine grossed $7.3 million worldwide. $92,770 came from the US and Canada and $7.2 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.3M
- US & Canada
- $92.8K
- International
- $7.2M
Mean Machine Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mean Machine.
How Well Do You Know Mean Machine?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays Danny 'The Mean Machine' Meehan in the film?
Cars in Mean Machine
9 cars on screen, including the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK 230 A208 and the Chevrolet Step-Van.
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2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK 230 A208 Important role -
Chevrolet Step-Van Minor role -
2001 Ford Mondeo MkIII Minor role -
1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N Minor role
Mean Machine Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Mean Machine: Jugar duro” and “Mean Machine - Die Kampfmaschine”.
- Also known as
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- Mean Machine: Jugar duro
- Mean Machine - Die Kampfmaschine
- Костолом
- Carton rouge - Mean machine
- A Máquina
- Gépállat SC.
- Mean Machine (Jugar duro)
- Fotbal za mřížemi
- משחק מכור
- Sıradışı Sanıklar
- Penalidade Máxima
- Mecz ostatniej szansy
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- Гадняра
- Danny Raketa
- Nuožmi Mašina
- 그들만의 월드컵
- 监狱疯波
- ทีมแข้งเหล็ก โหด มันส์ ฮา
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Mean Machine FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mean Machine, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mean Machine?
Mean Machine runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Mean Machine released?
Mean Machine was released on February 22, 2002.
Who directed Mean Machine?
Mean Machine was directed by Barry Skolnick.
Who is in the cast of Mean Machine?
Mean Machine stars Vinnie Jones.
How much did Mean Machine make at the box office?
Mean Machine grossed $7.3 million worldwide ($92,770 domestic, $7.2 million international).
How is Mean Machine rated?
Mean Machine has 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Mean Machine have a post-credit scene?
No. Mean Machine has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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