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Side Out

Side Out

March 30, 1990· 1h 44m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score5.3

A law student comes to California for the summer and ends up playing professional volleyball.

Critics Sentiment

Critics5.3
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17 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Monroe and Zack win Gold Cuervo Classic championship final

6.8at 1h 37m
Lowest Moment

Wiley breaks his arm during practice match against Rollo

3.8at 1h 05m
Biggest Swing

The film drops significantly during the contrived injury sequence but recovers for the tournament climax.

Side Out maintains a consistently mediocre reception throughout, with reviewers appreciating the nostalgic 80s/90s charm and real volleyball players while criticizing the formulaic plot and unrealistic sports sequences. The film peaks during its predictable but satisfying championship finale, delivering exactly what audiences expected from a B-movie sports film.

17 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb, Imdb
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Monroe Clark arrives in California and meets Wiley Hunter
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Monroe handles eviction notices for Uncle Max's tenants
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Monroe meets Zack Barnes and discovers beach volleyball culture
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Monroe confronts Zack in bar leading to fight with Rollo
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Monroe and Wiley train for volleyball tournament with Zack
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Wiley breaks his arm during practice match against Rollo⬇ Lowest moment
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Monroe and Zack advance through Gold Cuervo Classic tournament
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Monroe and Zack win Gold Cuervo Classic championship final⬆ Peak moment
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