

Going to the Mat
2004, English. Directed by Stuart Gillard.
There's more to winning than meets the eye.
Jace Newfield has a problem. Besides being blind and being the new kid at school, his problem is that the kids at his new school thinks he's a jerk. Jace has to find a way to be accepted into his new school. Joining the wrestling team just might work.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Going to the Mat
Going to the Mat is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Stuart GillardDirector
- Andrew LawrenceJason 'Jace' Newfield
- Khleo ThomasVincent "Fly" Shu
- Alessandra TorresaniMary Beth Rice
- Billy Aaron BrownJohn Lambrix
- Brenda StrongPatty Newfield
- Brian WimmerTom Newfield
- D. B. SweeneyCoach Rice
- Wayne BradyMason Wyatt
- Marcus T. PaulkPeter Bate
- Brett YoderMike Mallon
- T.J. LowtherLuke Nolan
- Tim WhitakerBoomer Cleason
Details
- Released
- 24 March 2004
- Written by
- Chris Nolan, Steve Bloom, Laurie Nolan
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Going to the Mat: quick answers
Is Going to the Mat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Going to the Mat?
Going to the Mat runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Going to the Mat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Going to the Mat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Going to the Mat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Going to the Mat is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Going to the Mat on?
Going to the Mat is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Going to the Mat?
If you liked Going to the Mat, try Double Teamed!, An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong, Johnny Tsunami.
Who directed Going to the Mat?
Going to the Mat (2004) was directed by Stuart Gillard and stars Andrew Lawrence, Khleo Thomas, Alessandra Torresani.