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Set gagnant

Original title: Side Out
  • 1990
  • PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
2.6K
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C. Thomas Howell and Peter Horton in Set gagnant (1990)
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A law student comes to California for the summer and ends up playing professional volleyball.A law student comes to California for the summer and ends up playing professional volleyball.A law student comes to California for the summer and ends up playing professional volleyball.

  • Director
    • Peter Israelson
  • Writer
    • David Thoreau
  • Stars
    • C. Thomas Howell
    • Peter Horton
    • Courtney Thorne-Smith
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    2.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Israelson
    • Writer
      • David Thoreau
    • Stars
      • C. Thomas Howell
      • Peter Horton
      • Courtney Thorne-Smith
    • 28User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    C. Thomas Howell
    C. Thomas Howell
    • Monroe Clark
    Peter Horton
    Peter Horton
    • Zack Barnes
    Courtney Thorne-Smith
    Courtney Thorne-Smith
    • Samantha
    Harley Jane Kozak
    Harley Jane Kozak
    • Kate Jacobs
    Christopher Rydell
    Christopher Rydell
    • Wiley Hunter
    Terry Kiser
    Terry Kiser
    • Uncle Max
    Randy Stoklos
    • Rollo Vincent
    Sinjin Smith
    • Billy
    Tony Burton
    Tony Burton
    • Louie
    Kathy Ireland
    Kathy Ireland
    • Marie
    Martha Velez
    • Mrs. Salazar
    Bebe Louie
    Bebe Louie
    • Maid
    Lynna Hopwood
    • Law Office Receptionist
    Ollie Lake
    • Security Lady
    Skip O'Brien
    Skip O'Brien
    • Policeman
    E. Lloyd Napier
    E. Lloyd Napier
    • Taxi Driver
    Lance E. Nichols
    Lance E. Nichols
    • Taxi Driver
    Gianni Russo
    Gianni Russo
    • Dick Sydney
    • Director
      • Peter Israelson
    • Writer
      • David Thoreau
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    User reviews28

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    6dsw-07203

    So bad it's good

    Mostly fair or bad actors, very average script, some nauseating cliche scenes, relies mostly on big 80s hair and C Thomas Howell's 11/10 looks. But hey, someone had to put a cap on al the lousy 80's movies...even if this one waited until the 90's.

    The story is actually reasonable, and CT is a solid actor, but so many improbables. Would you get into a hearse with a total stranger?

    If you like volleyball, this is your only movie, so you should see it. If you like CT Howell, he's kind of at peak hotness, still a beautiful guy but old enough to finally have some masculinity.
    5Uriah43

    For a Beach Movie This Wasn't Too Bad

    "Monroe Clark" (C. Thomas Howell) is flying out to Los Angeles to work during the summer for his wealthy "Uncle Max" (Terry Kiser), who happens to be a real estate lawyer. Monroe's first job is to serve eviction notices to those who cannot pay their rent. In the process of serving a notice on a famous beach volleyball player named "Zack Barnes" (Peter Horton), he also meets an attractive cocktail waitress by the name of "Samantha" (Courtney Thorne-Smith). One thing leads to another, and before he knows it, another person named "Wiley Hunter" (Christopher Rydell) convinces him to team up with him in a beach volleyball competition. And then things begin to get interesting. Anyway, for a beach movie, this wasn't too bad. Although the plot was somewhat routine and the acting was barely adequate, the thing that kept this movie entertaining was the fast-paced sports action and some nice-looking ladies, including Harley Jane Kozak (as "Kate Jacobs"), Kathy Ireland ("Marie"), and the aforementioned Courtney Thorne-Smith. Again, it's a beach movie, so one shouldn't expect too much from it. I rate it as average.
    kiron-1

    Best V-Ball Movie EVAR!

    This is one of the truly great volleyball movies of all time. Not that I can think of any other volleyball movies that were released. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed it when I first saw it. Remember, this came out in 1990, so of course it may not be up to par with todays standards of movies, but the same could be said about the original Star Wars trilogy. This movie is what got me into volleyball back in the day (my high school years). I'd recommend it to anyone. In fact, it comes out on DVD in early July. It's at least worth the rent! I'd give it 9 out of 10 stars.
    7mvoress

    bad plot, great volleyball...

    C. Thomas Howell and Courtney Thorne-Smith are the only two in the cast that really display any acting talent, but the parts are so poorly written that even they have trouble. The real focus of anybody watching this movie shouldn't be the plot (it's terrible) or the acting (equally bad), and god forbid that you try to follow the poorly-thought-out dialogue...the real focus of the movie is beach volleyball. The addition of such high-caliber players as Smith, Stoklos, Dodd, and Steffes saves this movie. I thoroughly enjoyed watching such incredible players, even though the games were scripted.

    Anyone think Kiraly will show up in Side Out 2?
    10mpavlic

    Great Movie!

    How can anyone say this is not a great movie? Sure, you know what's going to happen, and it's lame, and silly, but so what? There are plenty of songs you hear that you know how they're going to sound less than 20 seconds into it. Pro wrestling is fake, but it's not about that. This movie is fun. People who look into it, and try to analyze the movie are missing the point. It's not Citizen Kane, or Schindler's List. The point is, there's a time and a place for those movies. This movie isn't supposed to be that. It's thoughtless fun, an escape just like anything else. Had a bad day, wanna relax without putting ANY thought into anything, just watch this movie. It brings a smile to my face every time i watch it. Where else will you get a movie with a guy named Wiley, or get to hear Terry kaiser say "I'll even throw in a company car." Classic, simply classic cheese ball movie.

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    • Trivia
      The song 'Playing with the Boys', by Kenny Loggins, was also played during the volleyball scene in 'Top Gun' (1986).
    • Goofs
      When Monroe pops the champagne at the pool while Samantha is swimming in the pool, he pours a glass that is bubbling over the top. A split-second later he walks towards the pool, and the champagne is completely void of bubbles.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Scenes from a Gay Marriage (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Breaking in a Wild Heart
      Written by Steve Diamond & Alan Roy Scott

      Performed by John Warner

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Side Out
    • Filming locations
      • Zuma Beach, Malibu, California, USA(Big Tournament)
    • Production companies
      • Tri-Star Pictures
      • Aurora
      • Jay Weston Productions
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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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