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How Good Is The Rockford Files?
Ratings across IMDb and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
7.9Highly Rated
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB7.6
★ IMDb8.2
The Verdict
Absolutely Worth Watching
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