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Borg vs. McEnroe

2017 · Movie · R · 108 min · ★ 6.9 · 74% critics

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At the 1980 Wimbledon tournament, two top tennis players with opposite public personas face off in a high-pressure showdown. As the match approaches, the story follows the personal strain, expectations, and inner battles that shape how each competitor handles fame, perfection, and the need to win.

Also known as Borg McEnroe

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Details
Original title
Borg vs McEnroe
Years
2017
Release date
2017-09-08
Language
Swedish
Rated
R
Runtime
108 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
74/100
TMDB rating
6.9/10 (1,206 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a tense sports drama that leans into pressure, personality clashes, and the mental side of competition, with a Rush-like rivalry vibe; Not for you if you want nonstop match action or strict realism.

Pros: gripping rivalry tension; strong lead performances; intense final match | Cons: slow, brooding stretches; uneven focus between rivals; accuracy nitpicks for fans

Themes

  • london, england
  • sports
  • tennis
  • sweden
  • tennis player
  • champion
  • biography
  • based on true story
  • rivalry
  • wimbledon
  • monaco
  • tournament
  • +4 more

Awards & recognition

  • Film d'essai · 2018
  • European Film Award — Best Actor · 2018 · nominated
  • European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2018 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Janus Metz