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Gridiron Gang

2006·Movie
2h 5min·PG-13

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

One goal. A second chance.

Under the leadership of their counselor, teenagers at a juvenile detention center gain self-esteem by playing football together. Based on a true story.
Inspirational Sports DramaRedemption StoryUnderdog NarrativeJuvenile Justice SystemMentorship & TeamworkBased on True EventsEmotional & UpliftingCharacter-DrivenGritty but Hopeful

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Gridiron Gang legally?

Gridiron Gang is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gridiron Gang worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gridiron Gang rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Gridiron Gang?

2 h 5 min

Gridiron Gang runs 2 h 5 min.

Is Gridiron Gang based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Gridiron Gang?

Critics48
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Gridiron Gang higher (71) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Gridiron Gang a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$42 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $42 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Gridiron Gang in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gridiron Gang?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gridiron Gang in 110 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gridiron Gang use?

Freudian ExcuseArtistic License – HistoryVery Loosely Based on a True StoryChubby ChaserBeware the Silly OnesActor Allusion"Well Done, Dad" GuyReal-Person CameoTempting FateMob War"Well Done, Son" GuyThe '90sand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Gridiron Gang, including Freudian Excuse, Artistic License – History, Very Loosely Based on a True Story.