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Mean Machine (2001) runs 1 h 39 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.3 from 672 TMDB members. Disgraced ex-England football captain, Danny 'Mean Machine' Meehan, is thrown in jail for assaulting two police officers. He keeps his head down and has the opportunity to forget everything and change the lives of the prisoners. When these prisoners have the chance to put one over the evil guards during a prison football match, Danny takes the lead.

Runtime
1 h 39 min — ends 9:39 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Released
December 26, 2001
TMDB rating
6.3 / 10 from 672 votes
Director
Barry Skolnick
Starring
Vinnie Jones, David Kelly, David Hemmings, Ralph Brown
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is Mean Machine?
Mean Machine is 1 h 39 min long (99 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:39 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Mean Machine rated?
Mean Machine is rated R in the US.
Is Mean Machine a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Mean Machine?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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