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Here Comes the Boom

  • 2012
  • PG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
97K
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Kevin James in Here Comes the Boom (2012)
A high school biology teacher looks to become a successful mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to prevent extra-curricular activities from being axed at his cash-strapped school.
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A high-school biology teacher looks to become a successful mixed martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to prevent extracurricular activities from being axed at his cash-strapped s... Read allA high-school biology teacher looks to become a successful mixed martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to prevent extracurricular activities from being axed at his cash-strapped school.A high-school biology teacher looks to become a successful mixed martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to prevent extracurricular activities from being axed at his cash-strapped school.

  • Director
    • Frank Coraci
  • Writers
    • Allan Loeb
    • Kevin James
    • Rock Reuben
  • Stars
    • Kevin James
    • Salma Hayek
    • Henry Winkler
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    97K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Frank Coraci
    • Writers
      • Allan Loeb
      • Kevin James
      • Rock Reuben
    • Stars
      • Kevin James
      • Salma Hayek
      • Henry Winkler
    • 166User reviews
    • 154Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

    Videos19

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    Trailer 2:31
    Here Comes the Boom
    "Intimidation"
    Clip 0:52
    "Intimidation"
    "Dunk a Basketball"
    Clip 1:01
    "Dunk a Basketball"
    "Dislocated Shoulder"
    Clip 0:50
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    Photos154

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    Kevin James
    Kevin James
    • Scott Voss
    Salma Hayek
    Salma Hayek
    • Bella Flores
    Henry Winkler
    Henry Winkler
    • Marty Streb
    Greg Germann
    Greg Germann
    • Principal Betcher
    Joe Rogan
    Joe Rogan
    • Joe Rogan
    Gary Valentine
    Gary Valentine
    • Eric Voss
    Jake Zyrus
    Jake Zyrus
    • Malia
    • (as Charice)
    Bas Rutten
    Bas Rutten
    • Niko
    Reggie Lee
    Reggie Lee
    • Mr. De La Cruz
    Mark DellaGrotte
    Mark DellaGrotte
    • Mark DellaGrotte
    Mookie Barker
    • Assistant Principal Elkins
    Jackie Flynn
    Jackie Flynn
    • Joe Duffy
    Nikki Tyler-Flynn
    Nikki Tyler-Flynn
    • Molie Streb
    Melissa Peterman
    Melissa Peterman
    • Lauren Voss
    Thomas Gallagher
    • Peter Voss
    Blaine Stevens
    • Mary Shannon Voss
    J. Michael Trautmann
    J. Michael Trautmann
    • Derrick
    • (as Jonathan Michael Trautmann)
    Germaine De Leon
    Germaine De Leon
    • Martinez
    • Director
      • Frank Coraci
    • Writers
      • Allan Loeb
      • Kevin James
      • Rock Reuben
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Kevin James started physically preparing for the role fourteen months before filming. He lost around seventy to eighty pounds (31.7 to 36.2 kilograms).
    • Goofs
      When Scott Voss is riding his motorcycle to the school, he is wearing boots. When he opens the window and enters the classroom he is wearing sneakers.
    • Quotes

      Bella Flores: I guess it was unrealistic to think that anybody would show up when everybody has their own problems.

      Scott Voss: You showed up.

      Bella Flores: You shut up.

    • Crazy credits
      The shadow of the film's title reflects on the pavement.
    • Connections
      Edited from High School Musical (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Joker and the Thief
      Written by Myles Heskett, Chris Ross (as Christopher Ross) and Andrew Stockdale

      Performed by Wolfmother

      Courtesy of Universal Music Australia Pty. Ltd./Interscope Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews166

    Featured review
    9/10

    Great clean comedy-drama and The Fonz stole the show!

    The King of Queens is at it again and he hit this one out of the park! Salma Hayek also put in a fun performance as did Henry Winkler. Kevin's real life brother offered up some of the funnier moments dealing with domestic realities. Every character in this film made me laugh until it hurt. This film is a sure crowd pleaser as it has the Asians, Hispanics and the white crowd both old and young covered quite well. Most of the comedy is from the older actors in this film so I think the older crowd will appreciate this film as much as teens will. At times you know you are watching a comedy. At other points you know there is good heart touching drama added in with a comedic touch. And then when the fighting kicks in you feel like you are watching a real fight. If you have a heart for music studies you will cheer these characters on! If you enjoy the UFC/MMA fighting then you'll have a blast watching Kevin James dive into this world and get/give a good whooping! A lot of the real players/announcers/refs from UFC are in this film adding to the feel of a real UFC match. It's a smart film in it's comedic moments. On the other hand, as contrived and predictable as many elements in this story are, you will still find yourself cheering the players on and maybe even feel your eyes water due to feelings from either end of the emotional spectrum. I had given up on comedy films in recent years as most of them our just way too raunchy. But the PG rating on this film...I applaud all those behind this production. This movie works and it will make anyone laugh!
    • Deepfried-Egg
    • Oct 1, 2012
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    • Release date
      • October 12, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • El maestro luchador
    • Filming locations
      • Old Everett High School - 548 Broadway, Everett, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Hey Eddie
      • Broken Road Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $42,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $45,290,318
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,816,596
      • Oct 14, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $73,100,172
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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