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The Blind Side (2009)
7.6
Ratings: 7.6/10 from 88,612 users
Metascore:
53/100
Reviews: 330 user | 239 critic | 29 from Metacritic.com The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. Director:John Lee Hancock |
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| Sandra Bullock | ... | ||
| Tim McGraw | ... | ||
| Quinton Aaron | ... | ||
| Jae Head | ... | ||
| Lily Collins | ... | ||
| Ray McKinnon | ... | ||
| Kim Dickens | ... | ||
| Adriane Lenox | ... | ||
| Kathy Bates | ... | ||
| Catherine Dyer | ... | ||
| Andy Stahl | ... | ||
| Tom Nowicki | ... | ||
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Libby Whittemore | ... | |
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Brian Hollan | ... | |
| Melody Weintraub | ... | ||
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Based on the true story of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael "Big Mike" Oher. Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne soon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. Michael Oher was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft. Written by garykmcd
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisPlot Keywords:
Football | Left Tackle | African American | American Football | Drug Addicted Mother | See more »Taglines:
Based on the extraordinary true storyMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Un sueño posible See more »Box Office
Budget:
$29,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$34,119,372 (USA) (22 November 2009)Gross:
$255,950,375 (USA) (16 May 2010)Company Credits
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Leigh Anne Touhy: There's a moment of orderly silence before a football play begins. Players are in position, linemen are frozen, and anything is possible. Then, like a traffic accident, stuff begins to randomly collide. From the snap of the ball to the snap of the first bones, closer to 4 seconds than 5.
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Leigh Anne Touhy: One-mississippi - Joe Theismann, the Redskins quarterback takes the snap and hands-off to his running mate. Two-mississippi - it's a trick play, a flea-flicker. And the running back tosses it back to the quarterback. Three-mississippi - up 'til now the play's been defined by what the quarterback sees; it's about to be defined by what he doesn't...
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Written by Matt Dike and Marvin Young
Performed by Marvin Young (as Young MC)
Courtesy of Delicious Vinyl
Contains portions of "Found a Child"
Written by 'Luther Rabb' and 'Jim Walters (III)' See more »
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Trivia
Julia Roberts was offered the role of Leigh Anne Tuohy before Sandra Bullock, who turned it down three times because of her concerns about playing the part of a devout Christian. During the first couple of weeks of shooting, she thought her acting was so bad she considered dropping out. John Lee Hancock had worked so hard on the project she didn't want to ruin it. However, she didn't quit and ended up winning the Best Leading Actress Oscar for her performance as Leigh Anne Tuohy. See more »Goofs
Errors in geography: When Leigh Anne Tuohy is taking Michael Oher to get some clothes and pulls over, she stops next to a small hill covered in ivy. In the shots of Oher, a small tree is waving in front a field. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Leigh Anne Touhy: There's a moment of orderly silence before a football play begins. Players are in position, linemen are frozen, and anything is possible. Then, like a traffic accident, stuff begins to randomly collide. From the snap of the ball to the snap of the first bones, closer to 4 seconds than 5.
[video rewinds]
Leigh Anne Touhy: One-mississippi - Joe Theismann, the Redskins quarterback takes the snap and hands-off to his running mate. Two-mississippi - it's a trick play, a flea-flicker. And the running back tosses it back to the quarterback. Three-mississippi - up 'til now the play's been defined by what the quarterback sees; it's about to be defined by what he doesn't...
[...]
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Soundtracks
"Bust a Move"Written by Matt Dike and Marvin Young
Performed by Marvin Young (as Young MC)
Courtesy of Delicious Vinyl
Contains portions of "Found a Child"
Written by 'Luther Rabb' and 'Jim Walters (III)' See more »
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