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The Blind Side

2009Movie2 h 9 minPG-13

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic537.3Rotten Tomatoes65%85%

A heartwarming, uplifting drama movie about a real life story and family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or big ideas.

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Story

Based on the extraordinary true story

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.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Biopic
  • Heartwarming Family Drama
  • American Football Narrative
  • Adoptive Parent-Child Bond
  • Underdog Success Story
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Sandra Bullock Performance
  • Faith and Perseverance
  • Sports Redemption Arc

Cast

24 of 50

Crew

Directed by
John Lee Hancock
Written by
John Lee Hancock
Produced by
Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove, Gil Netter
Music by
Carter Burwell

Everyone

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Facts

November 20, 2009 · 2 h 9 min · PG-13

Released
November 20, 2009
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$29 million
Box office
$309 million
Available in
116 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Saintly Church, It's All My Fault, Obnoxious Entitled Housewife +9

  • Saintly Church
  • It's All My Fault
  • Obnoxious Entitled Housewife
  • Fat and Skinny
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • Once More, with Clarity
  • Extreme Doormat
  • Berserk Button
  • Berserk Button
  • Instant Expert
  • Boring, but Practical
  • Opposing Sports Team

12 of 116 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Blind Side?"

Questions about The Blind Side

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Blind Side?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Blind Side from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 96 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Blind Side worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (59).

Is The Blind Side okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Blind Side?

BleakHopeful

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

Is The Blind Side plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was The Blind Side a box office hit?

Budget$29 million
Box office$309 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $29 million to make and earned $309 million worldwide, 10.7 times its budget.

What tropes does The Blind Side use?

Saintly ChurchIt's All My FaultObnoxious Entitled HousewifeFat and Skinny"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueOnce More, with ClarityExtreme DoormatBerserk ButtonBerserk ButtonInstant ExpertBoring, but PracticalOpposing Sports Teamand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 tropes for it, including Saintly Church, It's All My Fault, and Obnoxious Entitled Housewife.