The Book of Manning

2013Movie1 h 17 min

79
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wholesome documentary movie about sports and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Explores the personal and professional life of former NFL and Ole Miss quarterback Archie Manning and how the sudden loss of his father impacted his life and the way he and his wife Olivia raised their three sons: their oldest Cooper Manning, and younger sons, All-SEC stars, and NFL champion QBs Peyton and Eli.

Feels like

  • Sports Biography
  • Inspirational Drama
  • Family Legacy
  • American Football History
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Heartwarming Narrative
  • Historical Sports Culture
  • Underdog Journey
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Patriotic Americana

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Directed by
Rory Karpf

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Facts

September 24, 2013 · 1 h 17 min · Documentary

Released
September 24, 2013
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
33 countries

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Questions about The Book of Manning

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Book of Manning?

In the United States, The Book of Manning streams on Disney+. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is The Book of Manning worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.9).

Is The Book of Manning okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Book of Manning?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is The Book of Manning plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.