The Hail Mary
2026 · Movie · PG · 125 min
A determined nun spots a bitter outsider who needs a fresh start and nudges him toward redemption in an unusual way. By pushing him to build a football team for her Catholic school, she sets off a story about second chances, discipline, and reluctant teamwork.
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Details
- Years
- 2026
- Release date
- 2026-02-21
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 125 min
About
You may enjoy this if you like feel-good redemption stories, underdog sports drama, and rough-edged characters pushed toward community and purpose; Not for you if you dislike sentimental setups or stories built on a deceptive push toward change.
Pros: uplifting redemption arc; underdog sports setup; clear feel-good stakes | Cons: familiar premise; broad manipulation setup; likely predictable beats
Themes
- catholic school
- independent film
- sports drama
- sports comedy
Cast & crew
Daniel Roebuck
as Jake Bauer
- MD
Marsha Dietlein
as Sister Kathy
Joe Estevez
as Irish Bob
Duane Whitaker
as Johnny Boy
James Black
as Mr. Russel
Timothy E. Goodwin
as Fr. Michael Anthony
- BA
Bret Anthony
as Fr. Anthony Michael
- HJ
Harri James
as Sister Margaret Anthony
Milda Dacys
as Sister Milda
Kathy Patterson
as Sister Clara
Directed by Daniel Roebuck