Plot
Freddie Steinmark, an underdog on the gridiron, faces the toughest challenge of his life after leading his team to a championship season.
Release Year: 2015
Rating: 7.8/10 (39 voted)
Critic's Score: /100
Director: Angelo Pizzo
Stars: Aaron Eckhart, Finn Wittrock, Robin Tunney
Storyline
What Freddie Steinmark (Finn Wittrock) wants most in the world is to play football. Although he is deemed too small by the usual athletic standards, his father trains him hard. Freddie brings a fight to the game that ultimately gets him noticed--by none other than legendary University of Texas coach Darrell Royal (Aaron Eckhart). Awarded a scholarship and a chance to play for the Longhorns, Freddie sets off to Austin with his loving high school sweetheart, Linda (Sarah Bolger), determined to make the team. Alongside his old teammate Bobby Mitchell (Rett Terrell) and new pal James Street (Juston Street), Freddie is put through the paces of a grueling practice schedule. The boys' camaraderie off the field translates into solid playing on it, and they rise up the depth charts, giving the Longhorns a real chance to improve upon their mediocre record. But just when they're reveling in the success of the season, Freddie suffers an injury that leads to a shocking diagnosis and the biggest ...
Cast: Finn Wittrock -
Freddie Steinmark
Sarah Bolger -
Linda Wheeler
Robin Tunney -
Gloria Steinmark
Aaron Eckhart -
Darrell Royal
Kristin McKenzie -
Football Fan
Todd Allen -
Father Bomar
Mackenzie Meehan -
Nurse Fuller
Richard Kohnke -
Tom Campbell
Donny Boaz -
Super Bill Bradley
Michael Reilly Burke -
Fred Steinmark
Marco Perella -
Dr. Martin
Emily Grace Dunn -
Football Player Girlfriend
Tracey Ely -
Nurse
Juston Street -
James Street
Rebecca Chulew -
Football Fan
Filming Locations: UT Intramural Fields, 4612 Avenue D, Austin, Texas, USA
Box Office Details
Budget: $20,000,000
(estimated)
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Did You Know?
Trivia:
This is the second time Aaron Eckhart has played a Football coach. The first time he played a coach was in Any Given Sunday. See more »
Goofs:
The movie shows Darrell Royal and Texas football from 1966 to 1969, yet the painting in Darrell's office of Texas Memorial Stadium, shows the upper deck addition that wasn't added until 1972. See more »
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