The Longshots
2008 · Movie · PG · 94 min · ★ 6.5 · 47% critics
Inspired by a true story, this sports drama follows a determined young girl who breaks barriers by joining youth football and competing at a high level. It centers on perseverance, teamwork, and the challenge of proving she belongs in a space where few expect her.
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Details
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2008-08-22
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Critic score
- 47/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (76 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like family-friendly underdog sports stories such as Safety or Little Giants, especially ones about breaking expectations; Not for you if you want a darker, more complex sports drama.
Pros: inspiring true story; uplifting sports energy; barrier-breaking premise | Cons: familiar sports beats; predictable underdog arc; light dramatic depth
Themes
- sports
- american football
Cast & crew
Ice Cube
as Curtis Plummer
Keke Palmer
as Jasmine
Tasha Smith
as Claire Plummer
Jill Marie Jones
as Ronnie
Dash Mihok
as Cyrus
Matt Craven
as Coach Fisher
Glenn Plummer
as Winston
Garrett Morris
as Reverend Pratt
Miles Chandler
as Damon
Chloe Bridges
as Tammy
Directed by Fred Durst