Here Comes the Boom

~No one will fight for his students like Mr. Voss.

Overview

A high school biology teacher moonlights as a mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to save the school's music program.

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General Information

Release Date: 2012-10-10
Budget: $42000000
Revenue: $73100000
Runtime: 105 min

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