...All the Marbles

...All the Marbles has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 58 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Peter Falk sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

...All the Marbles arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate ...All the Marbles from the crowd. A two-bit promoter tries to take a women's wrestling team to the top. Peter Falk and Vicki Frederick lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1981. What keeps ...All the Marbles from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in ...All the Marbles. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Peter Falk is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.