Overview
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedJohn Lee Hancock directs this 2009 drama inspired by the journey of a homeless young man who, with the support of a caring woman and her family, rises to become a standout football player and a top NFL draft pick. Centered on themes of compassion, belonging, and second chances, the film balances sports underdog beats with an emotional family story. Warm, uplifting, and accessible, it leans into heart over grit. Holding a strong MagicMovieScore of 7.7, it's well suited to viewers who enjoy inspirational, feel-good dramas and crowd-pleasing tales of transformation and kindness.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Sandra Bullock
Leigh Anne Tuohy
Tim McGraw
Sean Tuohy
Quinton Aaron
Michael Oher
Jae Head
S.J. Tuohy
Lily Collins
Collins Tuohy
Ray McKinnon
Coach Cotton
Kim Dickens
Mrs. Boswell
Adriane Lenox
Denise Oher
6,803 ratings, tightly clustered. This score is unlikely to move more than 0.04 with new ratings.
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Movie Info
Release Date
November 20, 2009
Runtime
2h 9m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Director