FILMOTOver the Top1987
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Over the Top
Action/adventure film with a runtime of 93 minutes, released in 1987. Presented in English.
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Action drama in which a truck driver with a lucrative sideline in arm-wrestling takes his estranged 12-year-old son on the road after the boy's mother falls seriously ill. The trucker is beginning to reach out to the boy as the pair head for Vegas and the arm wrestling world championships, but the lad's wealthy, unfeeling grandfather sends his thugs to put a stop to the bonding and bring the boy back.
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This page focuses on the exact runtime, cast, release details, and synopsis for Over the Top (1987). It is designed to answer the practical question of how long the movie is while still giving enough context to decide whether it matches what you want to watch.
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How long is Over the Top?
Over the Top runs for 1h 33m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under action/adventure, drama.
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Yes
This is an easy single-evening watch.
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