Glory Road

2006·Movie
1h 58min·PG
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic587.6Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

Disney+Wonder Project

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Glory Road fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Sports, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The incredible story of the team that changed the game forever.

In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.
Inspirational Sports DramaCivil Rights HistoryUnderdog StoryTeamwork & PerseveranceTrue StoryRacial BarrierUpliftingHistorical BasketballAgainst All Odds

Crew

Directed by:
Frederic Roth, Donald Sparks, James Gartner
Written by:
Christopher Cleveland, Bettina Gilois
Produced by:
Jerry Bruckheimer, Chad Oman, Ronna Kress
Composed by:
Trevor Rabin, Bob Badami

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Glory Road

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Glory Road legally?

Disney+Wonder Project

Glory Road is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Glory Road worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Glory Road rated?

PGStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Glory Road?

1 h 58 min

Glory Road runs 1 h 58 min.

Is Glory Road based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Glory Road?

Critics58
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Glory Road higher (74) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Glory Road in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Glory Road?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Glory Road in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Glory Road use?

Anti-VillainArtistic License – HistoryBathroom Stall of Overheard InsultsDude, Where's My Respect?Education MamaEye for an EyeIt Will Never Catch OnNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownVery Loosely Based on a True StoryWhite Man's BurdenUnderdogs Never Lose

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Glory Road, including Anti-Villain, Artistic License – History, Bathroom Stall of Overheard Insults.

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