Question 1

What age is Over the Top appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Over the Top (1987) best from about age 8. Lincoln Hawk, a truck driver, enters an arm wrestling competition to win prize money and the respect of his estranged son. He faces a tough opponent and his wealthy, disapproving father-in-law while trying to rebuild their relationship on the road.

Question 2

What is Over the Top rated?

Accepted Answer

Over the Top (1987) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Over the Top?

Accepted Answer

Some intense arm wrestling matches; A father and son are estranged for years; Some characters drink and smoke. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Over the Top?

Accepted Answer

Perseverance and determination; Reconciliation and forgiveness; Father-son bonding.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Over the Top?

Accepted Answer

The importance of second chances; Defining success beyond money; Dealing with difficult family members.

Question 6

Where can I watch Over the Top?

Accepted Answer

Over the Top (1987) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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