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The Blind Side (2009) -- A disadvantaged teenager is taken in by a conservative family who see tremendous promise in the young man. Despite certain obstacles, the attention and inspiration he receives helps him mature into an athletically and academically successful NFL prospect.
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The Blind Side (2009) -- A disadvantaged teenager is taken in by a conservative family who see tremendous promise in the young man. Despite certain obstacles, the attention and inspiration he receives helps him mature into an athletically and academically successful NFL prospect.
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Director:

John Lee Hancock

Writers (WGA):

John Lee Hancock (written by)
Michael Lewis (book)

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Release Date:

20 November 2009 (USA) more

Genre:

Drama | Sport more

Plot:

A poor, oversized and under-educated teenager is recruited by a major college football program where... more | add synopsis

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People's Choice Award Nominees: The Year of the Vampire
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Sandra Bullock ... Leigh Anne Touhy

Tim McGraw ... Sean Tuohy

Quinton Aaron ... Michael Oher

Jae Head ... S.J. Tuohy

Lily Collins ... Collins Tuohy

Ray McKinnon ... Coach Cotton

Kim Dickens ... Mrs. Boswell
Adriane Lenox ... Denise Oher

Kathy Bates ... Miss Sue

Catherine Dyer ... Mrs. Smith

Andy Stahl ... Principal Sandstrom

Tom Nowicki ... Literature Teacher
Libby Whittemore ... Sarcastic Teacher
Brian Hollan ... Jay Collins

Melody Weintraub ... History Teacher
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Additional Details

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references.

Certification:

USA:PG-13 (certificate #45677)


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Trivia:

Michael Oher was drafted 23rd overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 1st Round of the 2009 NFL Draft. more


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Been following Oher since Sept 2006 NYT article, 1 November 2009
Author: tinanwoods from United States

Michael's story is so uplifting, I can see how some might find it hard to believe. I began to follow Michael's career after I read a 2006 article about him in the New York Times. I was captured by the feeling of hope Michael's story gave me, and I have been rooting for him and his adoptive family ever since. Back then people were skeptical about the Tuohy's motives. All I could see was people who had the kindness and the means were helping Michael help himself. Not every act like this has enough drama to make a movie out of, but it's nice that this one does. Another aspect of Michael's story that I am open to is how sports can transcend/remove certain barriers/obstacles between people. That is an athlete thing that many won't understand. I hope the movie does Michael's biography justice.

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