Rollerball (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Rollerball is a 2002 action sci-fi film directed by John McTiernan, starring Jean Reno and Chris Klein. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $25.9 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. Critics gave it 14 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- John McTiernan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- MGM Home Entertainment
- Budget
- $70M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rollerball About?
The premise of Rollerball without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a futuristic world controlled by corporations, the violent and popular sport of Rollerball has become a key tool for maintaining social order. A star player, Jonathan Von Haselmann, begins to question the game's purpose and the control exerted over it. As he challenges the system, he finds himself in a fight for survival, risking everything in a world where entertainment and control are intertwined, and the lines between player and pawn are blurred.
Rollerball Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female frontal nudity
- remake
- hero
- evil businessman
- villain
- corruption
- courage
- revenge
- tournament
- betrayal
- love interest
- celebrity
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- tough girl
- tough guy
- san francisco california
- riot
- murder
- greed
- car chase
- night vision
- sports arena
- motorcycle
- violence
- death of friend
- title spoken by character
- cameo appearance
- attempted escape
- rebel
- competition
- henchman
- double cross
- stadium
- cheering crowd
- rivalry
- based on short story
- fighting the system
- roller skates
- commentator
- attempted murder
- sports car
- interracial friendship
- american abroad
- sports hero
- opening action scene
- showdown
- shotgun
- airplane
- russian
- mine
- locker room
Rollerball Cast
Jean Reno leads the cast, with Chris Klein. Directed by John McTiernan.
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Director John McTiernan
More from John McTiernan
More films directed by John McTiernan, best-rated first: Die Hard, Die Hard: With a Vengeance, The Thomas Crown Affair and The Hunt for Red October.
Rollerball Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rollerball 14 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.1/10.
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IMDb 3.1 /10
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Metacritic 14 Metascore
User score 3.4
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TMDB 40% User score
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Rollerball Plot Summary
What happens in Rollerball from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 2005, the world is introduced to Rollerball, a breathtakingly brutal sport that fuses roller derby with motorcycles and a heavy metal ball, turning every match into a high-stakes spectacle of speed, risk, and spectacle. Marcus Ridley, a shrewd and very well-paid promoter, brings in the gifted young player Jonathan Cross to join his team, the Zhambel Horsemen, based in Kazakhstan. The move shakes up Jonathan’s plans to chase an NHL dream in the months ahead, and he initially hopes to decline the offer, clinging to his own athletic ambitions. Yet after a reckless hometown skate, where police begin to close in on him, the pressure to escape becomes irresistible, and he finds himself drawn deeper into Ridley’s glamorous, dangerous world.
Full summary
The whole story of Rollerball, scene by scene
Rollerball Box Office & Budget
Rollerball grossed $25.9 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 37% of what it cost. $19 million came from the US and Canada and $6.9 million (27%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$25.9M
37% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $19M
- International
- $6.9M
- Budget
- $70M
Rollerball Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Rollerball.
How Well Do You Know Rollerball?
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 combination of elements defines the sport of Rollerball?
Cars in Rollerball
69 cars on screen, including the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette C5 and the Ducati Monster 620.
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2000 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Important role -
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1995 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta Important role -
1953 GAZ 69 M Important role
Rollerball Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Роллербол” and “Rollerball - Könyörtelen játék”.
- Also known as
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- Роллербол
- Rollerball - Könyörtelen játék
- רולרבול
- Ролербол
- Rolerbol
- Bătălia pe role
- Ölüm Pateni
- 浴血野球场
- 롤러볼
- ローラーボール
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Rollerball FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Rollerball, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rollerball?
Rollerball runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Rollerball released?
Rollerball was released on February 8, 2002.
Who directed Rollerball?
Rollerball was directed by John McTiernan.
More films by John McTiernan Who is in the cast of Rollerball?
Rollerball stars Jean Reno and Chris Klein.
How much did Rollerball make at the box office?
Rollerball grossed $25.9 million worldwide ($19 million domestic, $6.9 million international) on a budget of $70 million.
How is Rollerball rated?
Rollerball has 3.1/10 on IMDb, 14 on Metacritic and 40% on TMDB.
Does Rollerball have a post-credit scene?
No. Rollerball has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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