Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- energetic
- irreverent
- lazy sunday
- sports movie night
What critics said
Critics found Missy Peregrym's performance and the film's energetic teen-comedy appeal effective, but felt the gymnastics material was constrained by formula and uneven execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Haley is pushed by Burt Vickerman to recover her self-respect and return to elite gymnastics.
Haley challenges the VGA's rigid culture and the conventional standards governing gymnastics competition.
Routines, flips, vaults, and competition performances drive the film's visual energy and climactic momentum.
The VGA gymnasts initially resent Haley but are drawn into a changing team dynamic through training and competition.
Films like Stick It, and why
Bring It On
teen sports comedy centered on rebellious female athletes, underdog teamwork, and competition
A League of Their Own
female-centered coming-of-age sports drama combining personal redemption with intense training
The Mighty Ducks
uplifting teen competition film featuring outsider athletes, rivalry, and ensemble friendship
Movie Details
- Director
- Jessica Bendinger
- Release Date
- 2006-04-21
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (617)
Cast
- Jeff Bridges
- Missy Peregrym
- Vanessa Lengies
- Jon Gries
- Gia Carides
- Julie Warner
- Maddy Curley
- Kellan Lutz
- Svetlana Efremova
- Tarah Paige
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Stick It about?
- A defiant former gymnast finds confidence, friendship, and a new way to compete inside a demanding Texas academy.
- What is Stick It like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Stick It as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Stick It violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Stick It.
- What did critics think of Stick It?
- Critics found Missy Peregrym's performance and the film's energetic teen-comedy appeal effective, but felt the gymnastics material was constrained by formula and uneven execution.
- Which films are like Stick It?
- Films with a similar feel include Bring It On, A League of Their Own, and The Mighty Ducks.
- How long is Stick It?
- Stick It runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Stick It?
- In United States, Stick It streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
