The Blind Side (2009)

Director:

John Lee Hancock

Writers (WGA):

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

Release Date:

20 November 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama | Sport

Tagline:

Based on the extraordinary true story

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Football | African American | American Football | Tutor | Ncaa

Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 4 wins & 14 nominations

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Sandra Bullock	...	Leigh Anne Tuohy
Tim McGraw	...	Sean Tuohy
Quinton Aaron	...	Michael Oher
Jae Head	...	S.J. Tuohy
Lily Collins	...	Collins Tuohy
Ray McKinnon	...	Coach Burt 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

Also Known As:

MPAA:

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

Runtime:

USA:129 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:PG-13 (certificate #45677) | UK:12A | Ireland:12A | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Singapore:PG | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Australia:PG | Finland:K-11 | Japan:G | Brazil:10 | Hong Kong:IIB | Taiwan:PG-12 | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:Atp | Mexico:A | South Korea:12 | Canada:G (Quebec)

Filming Locations:

Agnes Scott College - 141 E. College Avenue, Decatur, Georgia, USA

Company:

Alcon Entertainment

Trivia:

In the volleyball scene, after the game Collins says to Leigh Ann that's she's going over to Cannon's to study. According to the book, Collins Tuohy was dating Cannon Smith, son of the founder and CEO of FedEx Corporation.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: Sean Tuohy uses Safari for Windows, which was not available until 2007.

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...
[...]

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.6" (2010)

Soundtrack:

Hype the Crowd

I felt inspired

A homeless youth finds his place with a generous woman and her family, and discovers a future he never thought possible. Wonderful, is the best way to describe what this film is. The production team brought their A game to this drama. Direction and cinematography really grabbed my attention, especially during the football games. All actors delivered believable performances, with Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron shining above the others. The story is based on the real life events of, now rookie offensive tackle, Michael Oher, whose life is changed by interior designer and mother Leigh Anne Touhy. The writers did a really good job of delivering their story and kept great flow throughout. I felt inspired by the film as I'm sure you'll share after experiencing the lives of this unique family.