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20/11/2009 Drama 2h 9m
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Based on the extraordinary true story

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.

  1. John Lee Hancock

    Writer, Director

Top billed cast

  1. Sandra Bullock

    Leigh Anne Tuohy

  2. Tim McGraw

    Sean Tuohy

  3. Quinton Aaron

    Michael Oher

  4. Jae Head

    S.J. Tuohy

  5. Lily Collins

    Collins Tuohy

  6. Ray McKinnon

    Coach Cotton

  7. Kim Dickens

    Mrs. Boswell

  8. Adriane Lenox

    Denise Oher

  9. Kathy Bates

    Miss Sue

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Full Cast & Crew

Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2026-07-04
This is one of my favourite offerings from Sandra Bullock as she marries her sharp comedy timing with some gusty mothering to help real life American football player Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) make a success of his life. She (Leigh-Anne) is happily married to Sean (Tim McGraw) and lives in a rather luxurious home with their engaging young lad S.J. (Jae Head) and his sister Collins (Lily Collins). The aptly named "Big Mike" is at the opposite end of the social scale. He hasn't a clue who his father is; his mother is an addict and he is a ward of court with no fixed abode. She has seen him at ...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$29,000,000.00

Revenue
$309,231,694.00

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