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Redbelt

2008 · 99 min · Director: David Mamet

Redbelt (2008) is a drama, directed by David Mamet. It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tim Allen. It is a story of struggle set in the world of sports. The 99-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

What Redbelt Is About

A martial arts instructor bound tightly to his own code is pulled by debt into a professional world he never wanted to enter. David Mamet deliberately deploys the sports film cliches and deliberately strands them: the real contest here is in contracts and in who owes what to whom. The dialogue carries his usual rhythm, meaning people take positions instead of listening. Chiwetel Ejiofor plays the character's integrity less as a virtue than as a form of blindness. A note for anyone expecting fights: the film gives them very little room, and that is the point.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Redbelt about?

A martial arts instructor bound tightly to his own code is pulled by debt into a professional world he never wanted to enter. David Mamet deliberately deploys the sports film cliches and deliberately strands them: the real contest here is in contracts and in who owes what to whom.

Where can I watch Redbelt?

Redbelt is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Redbelt?

Redbelt runs for 99 minutes (1h 39m).

When did Redbelt come out?

Redbelt was released in 2008.

Who directed Redbelt?

Redbelt was directed by David Mamet.

Who stars in Redbelt?

Redbelt stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tim Allen, Alice Braga, Jose Pablo Cantillo.

What is Redbelt's rating?

Redbelt holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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