The Reunion

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The Reunion

PG-13

Released Oct 21, 2011

1h 36m

Action

Comedy

Drama

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Sam (John Cena), Leo (Ethan Embry) and Douglas (Boyd Holbrook) Cleary are estranged siblings who share one father but have three different mothers. Their father died wealthy, but when their sister (Amy Smart) brings the men together to learn which of them will inherit the money, they get an unpleasant surprise. In order to claim their fortune, Sam, Leo and Douglas must go into business together as bail bondsmen. Their first job takes them to Mexico and an encounter with a dangerous entrepreneur.

Kalvin Henely

Slant Magazine

What's ironic about The Reunion is that its plot, though it revolves around a kidnapping set in Mexico, seems blind to current events.

Rated: 1/4

Oct 22, 2011

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

The WWE's campaign to turn its brutes into box office deals another tepid hand with The Reunion.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 21, 2011

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

There's one thing to be said about WWE Studios -- they're consistent. Every one of their movies designed to showcase their stable of popular wrestling stars has been a critical and commercial disaster.

Oct 21, 2011

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Frank Lovece

Film Journal International

Pro wrestler John Cena stars in a WWE film about estranged half-brothers compelled to work together to rescue a kidnap victim in this old-TV-style family adventure-drama.

Oct 28, 2011

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

You know what you're getting about five minutes into The Reunion: the kind of movie that trades brains in for guns, muscles, and breasts.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 20, 2011

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Steve Persall

Tampa Bay Times

Cena handles rough stuff like a pro, and his poker-faced wisecracking isn't bad. But he probably shouldn't quit his day job.

Oct 19, 2011

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 36 minutes!!!!!!! Starring John Cena as Sam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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Audience Member

I'm surprised of the bad reviews because I loved this movie. Great cast and it was entertaining.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

When the entire prison stands up to applaud Douglas (Boyd Holbrook). When he's paroled. You know, you can't expect any realism or originality. Especially when Cena's character has to hand over his badge right off the bat as well. This is also before Cena's acting improved by an inch. Which doesn't say much since he still looks like "duh" in every movie. His acting here is like he is just doing a segment in the WWE. The film seems to think it is original. With three brothers who hate each other forced to spend time together. Cliches like I mentioned earlier hold it back though. As well as a cast with no chemistry.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

Definitely wasn't the greatest movie of all time but it deserved more acclaim than it received. Script and plot weren't extremely original but were pretty good. Direction could've used work in some scenes but was nice overall. Definitely wasn't an A+ movie but in my opinion, it was fun.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

Not half bad for a random Netflix selection. Far from perfect by multiple measures yet oddly charming in a wsay that i wasn't expecting it to be.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Brothers go into bail bond business and get caught up in a silly kidnapping plot in this action comedy that never seems complete.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Synopsis

Sam (John Cena), Leo (Ethan Embry) and Douglas (Boyd Holbrook) Cleary are estranged siblings who share one father but have three different mothers. Their father died wealthy, but when their sister (Amy Smart) brings the men together to learn which of them will inherit the money, they get an unpleasant surprise. In order to claim their fortune, Sam, Leo and Douglas must go into business together as bail bondsmen. Their first job takes them to Mexico and an encounter with a dangerous entrepreneur.

Director: Michael Pavone
Producer: Michael Pavone
Screenwriter: Michael Pavone
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co: WWE Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 21, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 1h 36m

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