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7.5/10 • 851

2015-02-202h 8m

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Champions can come from anywhere.

A track coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.

Directors
Niki Caro
Editors
David Coulson

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Kevin Costner

    Kevin Costner

    Jim White

  2. Maria Bello

    Maria Bello

    Cheryl White

  3. Mariann Gavelo

    Mariann Gavelo

    Low Rider Cover Girl (uncredited)

  4. Elsie Fisher

    Elsie Fisher

    Jamie White

  5. Martha Higareda

    Martha Higareda

    Lupe

  6. Morgan Saylor

    Morgan Saylor

    Julie White

  7. Vincent Martella

    Vincent Martella

    Brandon

  8. Daniel Moncada

    Daniel Moncada

    Eddie

  9. Connor Weil

    Connor Weil

    Palo Alto Runner #1

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Reno

Jul 24, 2016

8/10

It's just a matter of when, one to find his place to fit in.
Nothing wrong to call it an another version of 'Spare Parts', but it dealt with a different subject. It is a biographical-sport film, about a running race team involving seven high school students from one of the poorest towns in America, McFarland. But the tale begins with the coach Jim White, who finally arrives with his family there after got fired frequently in the other cities. Not intended to stay for a long period, but he has no other choice. He finds hard to fit in the society and get along with his students, but he manages to get going when he forms a team for the upcoming cross-country running race. So their journey puts the small town on the map. A very inspiring film, not just sports personalities, but anyone who wants to achieve in life should see it. So a must see film for the students and the youngsters. It is not just about the sport, but culture and society. The first act was an introduction, where and how everyone comes together was revealed. Followed by the middle part focused more on the game. Getting prepared for it and facing other troubles that stands obstacle to it. And finally in the third act, it kind of loses what originally intended as a theme, but brings the social matter into it before getting back to where it belongs to curtain. There was lots of modification in the cinema version compared to the original story. Characters, locations, events, all were kind of randomised from the actuality to the different timelines just to tell a good story. After all, this is a Disney film and Disney always seeks a decent family theme, yet it still remains true to the real. From the New Zealand director of 'Whale Rider' fame, another brilliant film. Apart from the super Kevin Costner and his family, the rest of the cast was so perfect. One of the best sport-dramas of the year and Disney done it again. You no need to analyse it to choose, just go for it and it won't disappoint you. 8/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$45,710,059.00
Keywords
small towncaliforniacoachchampionshipwoman directortrack and field