Match Point
Directed by Woody Allen
- 0 1April 3, 2026While Woody Allen is synonymous with neurotic romantic comedies, Match Point is a departure into the realm of something more dramatic. the acting and script are superb, but the film’s depth lies in its intentional nod to classic literature. By having Chris Wilton read Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, the film establishes a moral framework rather than just a reference. It forces the audience to grapple with the "Extraordinary Man" theory; the idea that certain individuals may believe themselves above the law to achieve their ends. Beyond the central theme of luck, the film dives deep into the colder, more calculated aspects of human ambition: greed, pragmatic marriage, social class. At the beginning of the film you feel somewhat sympathetic to Chris's outsider ambition, charming personality, then you watch him unravel into something else. the "Journeyman" tennis lifestyle of that era is depicted in the movie authentically. This was before ATP tour started doing stipends for the lower ranks, so match fixing and point shaving was more of an issue in the 90's-2000's. the film uses the net cord to explore fate and luck in tennis through the ultimate 'bad bounce'. It's NOT realistic.😂 Allen could have focused on too many lost break points, or injuries for his metaphor but it would have been less cinematic and longer to explain.
Match Point Trivia
Match Point was released on October 26, 2005.
Match Point was directed by Woody Allen.
Match Point has a runtime of 2h 4m.
Match Point was produced by Nicky Kentish Barnes, Letty Aronson, Gareth Wiley.
Chris, a former tennis pro, takes a job as an instructor and befriends his wealthy young student, Tom. After being introduced to his family, Chris is soon engaged to Tom's sister, Chloe. Despite the professional and financial advantages that this relationship affords him, Chris becomes obsessed with Tom's fiancee, American actress Nola.
The key characters in Match Point are Chris Wilton (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), Nola Rice (Scarlett Johansson), Chloe Hewett Wilton (Emily Mortimer).
Match Point is rated R.
Match Point is a Drama, Thriller, Romance film.
Match Point has an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10.
Match Point had a budget of $15M.
Match Point has made $85.6M at the box office.