Match Point

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🔴 75/100
Total warning time: 6m 30s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 80/100 (3m 20s)
  • 🔴 90/100 [00:45:30 - 00:47:15] Explicit sex scene with partial nudity.
  • 🔴 85/100 [01:12:45 - 01:14:20] Another explicit sex scene with partial nudity.
Drug Use: 🟡 30/100 (0s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:35:10] Brief scene with characters drinking alcohol.
Violence: 🔴 70/100 (3m 10s)
  • 🔴 90/100 [01:30:00 - 01:32:30] Graphic depiction of a murder with blood.
  • 🟡 60/100 [01:45:20 - 01:46:00] Intense scene involving a gun.
Strong Language: 🟡 50/100 (0s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:20:15] Use of the word 'f***'.
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:55:40] Use of the word 's***'.
Year: 2005
Certificate: R
Runtime: 124 min
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
IMDB: 7.6
Meta Score: 72
Votes: 206294
Gross: 23,089,926
Director: Woody Allen
Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Emily Mortimer, Matthew Goode
Overview: At a turning point in his life, a former tennis pro falls for an actress who happens to be dating his friend and soon-to-be brother-in-law.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Match Point (2005)?
A: Match Point is a psychological thriller directed by Woody Allen. The film follows Chris Wilton (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), a former tennis pro who becomes entangled in a love triangle with his wealthy friend's fiancée, Nola Rice (Scarlett Johansson), and his own fiancée, Chloe Hewett (Emily Mortimer). The story explores themes of ambition, desire, and moral compromise.
Q: Who are the main actors in Match Point?
A: The main cast includes Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Chris Wilton, Scarlett Johansson as Nola Rice, Emily Mortimer as Chloe Hewett, and Matthew Goode as Tom Hewett.
Q: What themes are explored in Match Point?
A: Match Point delves into themes such as luck versus skill, moral ambiguity, social climbing, and the consequences of desire and ambition. The film questions whether success is earned or simply a matter of chance.
Q: Is Match Point based on a true story?
A: No, Match Point is not based on a true story. It is a fictional narrative written and directed by Woody Allen, though it draws inspiration from classic literary themes, particularly from Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment.'
Q: Where was Match Point filmed?
A: Match Point was primarily filmed in London, England. The city's affluent neighborhoods and iconic landmarks serve as a backdrop for the story's themes of wealth and social status.