The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star.The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star.The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star.
Nic Harris
- Ray Lewis
- (as Nicholas Harris)
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In these times of doom and misery you just need a film like this to give you a shot in the arm!
Inspirational and very moving story.
Just one great story and film.
Had me jumping out of my seat for joy!
Loved it...
Inspirational and very moving story.
Just one great story and film.
Had me jumping out of my seat for joy!
Loved it...
Get the tissues - American Underdog will make even the most stone face man let go... Best sports themed feel-good movie I've EVER seen (and I see a LOT of movies)! Second only to CODA this year in the feel good category at large, which might very well be the best of all time. It was a memorable year for feeling good watching movies 👏.
Better than anticipated, and glad I bought American Underdog (only way to see it right now other than in Theaters). Worth it!
My "Favorite Film of 2021" [EDIT: Replaced later by 'CODA' which I saw after this film]
Anyone who reads my reviews knows I don't give out 9s or 10s easily. Like Kurt Warner, this film defies the "usual" and earns my 9 without reservation.
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Better than anticipated, and glad I bought American Underdog (only way to see it right now other than in Theaters). Worth it!
My "Favorite Film of 2021" [EDIT: Replaced later by 'CODA' which I saw after this film]
Anyone who reads my reviews knows I don't give out 9s or 10s easily. Like Kurt Warner, this film defies the "usual" and earns my 9 without reservation.
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This is honestly a film that the entire family should see. Well crafted and inspirational, it's very much old school and what old school Hollywood used to deliver. Kurt Warner's real life story needed this treatment and I can't wait to own this one on dvd. I love that the faith-based aspects made it into the film yet weren't depicted in an over exaggerated or overt manner. This is a love story as much as it is a football story. Not just the love of a man and his wife but for God and his children.
No disrespect but still screw the Rams.
It's not the most unique plot of all, but it sure was a feel-good underdog story. I had a great time watching the story of Kurt Warner. It's great that the real people actually involved a lot in the production, because I felt the relationship between Warner and his family first charming, and then endearing. Another warm aspect was the amount of support that the side characters had for our main quarterback. I just can't help but feel inspired.
Overall, it's another underdog story, but man it's a good one. 8.5/10.
It's not the most unique plot of all, but it sure was a feel-good underdog story. I had a great time watching the story of Kurt Warner. It's great that the real people actually involved a lot in the production, because I felt the relationship between Warner and his family first charming, and then endearing. Another warm aspect was the amount of support that the side characters had for our main quarterback. I just can't help but feel inspired.
Overall, it's another underdog story, but man it's a good one. 8.5/10.
As a huge NFL fan, I had heard of Warner, but had no clue about his story. This is clearly one of the best real-life underdog stories. The directing was decent, but the writing was a little slow and stale. It needed more action and suspense, and less happy-go-lucky vibes. The 112 min runtime and slow pacing really made the film feel dragged out. The casting and performances were spot-on and convincing, and although a fan of Zachary Levi (especially in Shazam!), I think his overly happy and smiling demeanor was too much to play Warner's character. I kept expecting to hear him yell Shazam! Nevertheless, he acted his heart out, as did Anna Paquin. Still, an amazing and emotional story (have the tissues nearby) and I'm really glad I watched it. It's a well deserved 8/10 from me.
Did you know
- TriviaThe second film featuring an underdog backed by Dick Vermeil after Invincible (2006) about Vince Papale, a Philadelphia Eagles walk-on wide receiver while Vermeil was Eagles head coach.
- GoofsThe UNI football game was shown outdoors. At the time Warner played there, the games were played inside the UNI Dome.
- Quotes
Kurt Warner: Do what you can do, till you can do what you want to do?
- ConnectionsFeatures The NFL on CBS (1956)
- SoundtracksWink
Written by Tom Shapiro (as Thomas Shapiro), Bob DiPiero
Performed by Neal McCoy
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp. for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- American Underdog: La historia de Kurt Warner
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $26,514,814
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,861,836
- Dec 26, 2021
- Gross worldwide
- $26,514,814
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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