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McFarland, USA

2015Movie2 h 8 minPG

DramaFamily
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic607.2Rotten Tomatoes79%88%

An uplifting, wholesome drama movie about sports and everyday modern life.

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, brutality or laughs.

Movies with

Story

Champions can come from anywhere.

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

Feels like

  • Inspirational Sports Drama
  • Underdog Story
  • Family-Friendly
  • Community Focus
  • Biographical
  • Feel-Good
  • Coaching Journey
  • Cultural Integration
  • Uplifting

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Niki Caro
Written by
Grant Thompson, Bettina Gilois, Christopher Cleveland
Produced by
Gordon Gray, Mark Ciardi
Music by
Antonio Pinto

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 20, 2015 · 2 h 8 min · PG

Released
February 20, 2015
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$46 million
Available in
66 countries

Tropes

Narrative Profanity Filter, Huddle Shot, Completely Unnecessary Translator +9

  • Narrative Profanity Filter
  • Huddle Shot
  • Completely Unnecessary Translator
  • Artistic License – Engineering
  • Underdogs Never Lose
  • Forgotten Birthday
  • The Snack Is More Interesting
  • Say My Name
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Insult Backfire
  • Miracle Rally
  • Talking Down the Suicidal

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream McFarland, USA?"

Questions about McFarland, USA

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream McFarland, USA?

Disney+

In the United States, McFarland, USA streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is McFarland, USA worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 60).

Is McFarland, USA okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch McFarland, USA?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching McFarland, USA?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does McFarland, USA use?

Narrative Profanity FilterHuddle ShotCompletely Unnecessary TranslatorArtistic License – EngineeringUnderdogs Never LoseForgotten BirthdayThe Snack Is More InterestingSay My NameDeadpan SnarkerInsult BackfireMiracle RallyTalking Down the Suicidaland 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Narrative Profanity Filter, Huddle Shot, and Completely Unnecessary Translator.