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The Mighty Macs

2011·Movie
1h 42min·G

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Sports and history

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

She dared to dream. They dared to believe.

In 1971, Cathy Rush becomes the head basketball coach at a tiny, all-girls Catholic college. Though her team has no gym and no uniforms — and the school itself is in danger of being sold — Rush looks to steer her girls to their first national championship.
Inspirational Sports DramaUnderdog StoryWomen's Basketball1970s SettingFaith-BasedTeamwork & PerseveranceFeel-Good MovieNostalgic Vibe

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Mighty Macs legally?

The Mighty Macs is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Pure Flix, Angel Studios, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, BYUtv, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Mighty Macs worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mighty Macs rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Mighty Macs?

1 h 42 min

The Mighty Macs runs 1 h 42 min.

Is The Mighty Macs based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Mighty Macs?

Critics47
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate The Mighty Macs higher (64) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Mighty Macs a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 27% of its budget.

What language is The Mighty Macs in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Mighty Macs?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mighty Macs in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Mighty Macs use?

Ragtag Bunch of MisfitsHair of Gold, Heart of GoldHollywood NunsOpposing Sports TeamUnderdogs Never LoseReal-Person CameoShown Their WorkShe Cleans Up NicelyPassionate Sports GirlArtistic License – HistoryDown to the Last PlayCall-Backand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Mighty Macs, including Ragtag Bunch of Misfits, Hair of Gold, Heart of Gold, Hollywood Nuns.