Off the Black (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Off the Black is a 2006 drama directed by James Ponsoldt, starring Nick Nolte, Timothy Hutton and Trevor Morgan. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $24,425 worldwide. Critics gave it 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- James Ponsoldt
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- THINKFilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Off the Black About?
The premise of Off the Black without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A teenager seeking connection unexpectedly forms a bond with a seasoned, somewhat solitary umpire. The umpire invites the teen to his high school reunion, asking him to pose as his son. Through this charade, they confront personal challenges and forge an unusual friendship, ultimately leading to unexpected self-discovery and a chance at redemption for both.
Off the Black Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- friend
- school
- alcoholic
- vandalism
- underage drinking
- umpire
- train whistle
- train track
- toilet paper
- surrogate father
- prostate cancer
- oncologist
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- loneliness
- isolation
- high school sweetheart
- graffiti
- fishing
- estranged father
- divorce
- brother sister relationship
- broken window
- no opening credits
- high school reunion
- funeral
- father son relationship
- baseball
- title spoken by character
Off the Black Cast
Nick Nolte leads the cast, with Timothy Hutton and Trevor Morgan. Directed by James Ponsoldt.
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Director James Ponsoldt
More from James Ponsoldt
More films directed by James Ponsoldt, best-rated first: The Spectacular Now, The End of the Tour, Smashed and Summering.
Off the Black Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Off the Black 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 65% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 57%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 54% User score
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Off the Black Plot Summary
What happens in Off the Black from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An aging high school baseball umpire, Ray Cook, finds himself in a precarious situation when he makes a crucial call during a game, declaring a pitch from Dave Tibbel a ball instead of a strike. This decision costs the team their chance at the State Playoffs. In the heat of the moment, the impressionable Dave Tibbel succumbs to peer pressure and, driven by revenge, he partners with two teammates to vandalize Ray Cook’s home by covering it in toilet paper.
Full summary
The whole story of Off the Black, scene by scene
Off the Black Box Office
Off the Black grossed $24,425 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$24.4K
- US & Canada
- $24.4K
Off the Black Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Off the Black.
How Well Do You Know Off the Black?
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 plays the character of Dave Tibbel?
Cars in Off the Black
11 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford Bronco and the 1995 Geo Metro.
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1989 Ford Bronco Main role -
1995 Geo Metro Important role -
1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Background role -
1990 Chevrolet Lumina Background role
Off the Black Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Madea, grand-mère justicière” and “Das Ver-Rückte Tagbuch”.
- Also known as
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- Madea, grand-mère justicière
- Das Ver-Rückte Tagbuch
- Das verrueckte Tagbuch
- Diário de uma Louca
- Das verrückte Tagbuch
- Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Movie
- Amori e Sparatorie
- Das verrückte Tagebuch
- Deník šílené manželky
- Z pamiętnika wściekłej żony
- Дневник безумной черной женщины
- Το Ημερολόγιο μιας Απατημένης Συζύγου
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- Egy dühös asszony naplója
- Diario de una chiflada
- יומנה של אישה שחורה משוגעת
- Дневникът на една луда черна жена
- 一个疯黑婆子的日记
- 돌싱녀의 서바이벌 다이어리
- Щоденник божевільної чорної жінки
- Jurnalul unei femei negre nebune
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Black Irish, Black or White and Over the Edge.
Off the Black FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Off the Black, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Off the Black?
Off the Black runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Off the Black released?
Off the Black was released on December 8, 2006.
Who directed Off the Black?
Off the Black was directed by James Ponsoldt.
More films by James Ponsoldt Who is in the cast of Off the Black?
Off the Black stars Nick Nolte, Timothy Hutton and Trevor Morgan.
How much did Off the Black make at the box office?
Off the Black grossed $24,425 worldwide.
How is Off the Black rated?
Off the Black has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Off the Black have a post-credit scene?
No. Off the Black has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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