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Forever Strong

  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
11K
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Forever Strong (2008)
This is the theatrical trailer for Forever Strong, directed by Ryan Little.
Play trailer2:35
1 Video
21 Photos
  • Drama
  • Sport
A rugby player is put up in a juvenile detention center. There he plays for the Highland Rugby team and ultimately plays against his father in the National Championships.A rugby player is put up in a juvenile detention center. There he plays for the Highland Rugby team and ultimately plays against his father in the National Championships.A rugby player is put up in a juvenile detention center. There he plays for the Highland Rugby team and ultimately plays against his father in the National Championships.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
11K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ryan Little
  • Writers
    • David Pliler
    • Dony West(song)
  • Stars
    • Sean Faris
    • Penn Badgley
    • Gary Cole
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ryan Little
  • Writers
    • David Pliler
    • Dony West(song)
  • Stars
    • Sean Faris
    • Penn Badgley
    • Gary Cole
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 54User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Forever Strong: Trailer
    Trailer 2:35
    Forever Strong: Trailer

    Photos21

    Sean Faris in Forever Strong (2008)
    Sean Faris in Forever Strong (2008)
    Gary Cole
    Neal McDonough
    Forever Strong (2008)
    Sean Astin in Forever Strong (2008)
    Sean Faris in Forever Strong (2008)
    Sean Faris in Forever Strong (2008)
    Penn Badgley in Forever Strong (2008)
    Sean Astin in Forever Strong (2008)
    Arielle Kebbel in Forever Strong (2008)
    Sean Faris in Forever Strong (2008)

    Top cast

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    Sean Faris
    Sean Faris
    • Rick Penningas Rick Penning
    Penn Badgley
    Penn Badgley
    • Larsas Lars
    Gary Cole
    Gary Cole
    • Coach Larry Gelwixas Coach Larry Gelwix
    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Marcus Tateas Marcus Tate
    Neal McDonough
    Neal McDonough
    • Coach Richard Penningas Coach Richard Penning
    Julie Warner
    Julie Warner
    • Natalie Penningas Natalie Penning
    Eliot Schwartz
    Eliot Schwartz
    • Martyas Marty
    • (as Eliot Benjamin)
    Michael J. Pagan
    • Kurtas Kurt
    Nathan West
    Nathan West
    • Quentinas Quentin
    Max Kasch
    Max Kasch
    • Griggsas Griggs
    Arielle Kebbel
    Arielle Kebbel
    • Emilyas Emily
    Kepa Kruse
    Kepa Kruse
    • Tumoas Tumo
    • (as John Kepa Kruse)
    Junior Salt
    • Peetaas Peeta
    Jeremy Earl
    Jeremy Earl
    • Sanchezas Sanchez
    Larry Bagby
    Larry Bagby
    • Coach Calas Coach Cal
    K. Danor Gerald
    K. Danor Gerald
    • Coach JTas Coach JT
    Andrew Roach
    Andrew Roach
    • Joeyas Joey
    William Rubio
    William Rubio
    • Ernestoas Ernesto
    • Director
      • Ryan Little
    • Writers
      • David Pliler
      • Dony West(song)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Getting this story into production as a film was twenty-one years in the making.
    • Goofs
      At the beginning of the movie, when Rick angrily charges at a sideline bench, there are people right next to it. When the camera switches to show Rick kicking down the bench, the people have disappeared.
    • Quotes

      Rick Penning: I don't do ANYTHING to embarrass myself, my team and my family.

    • Crazy credits
      The coaching philosophies of Larry Gelwix has led the Highland Rugby team to a record of 361 wins, 9 losses. They continue to dominate in their sport today.
    • Connections
      Spin-off Larry Gelwix: No Regrets (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Ready Or Not
      Written by Stephen Paul Swindells

      Performed by Manbreak

      Courtesy of One Little Indian

    User reviews54

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    All good! Must see!
    I just watched it last night and it was great.I can see why some ppl have ill feelings towards it from a rugby fan and maori culture point of view but other than that I have no idea what's so negative about it. The movie is great. It has a lot of heart. Very inspiring and encouraging to all ages. Great family movie! They did a pretty good job considering that it was a budget movie. I love movies based on true stories/events. I was raised around rugby all my life, it is a great game but I was never really taken to it because (please forgive me if I offend anyone, nothing personal this is just how I saw it) I thought, their trainings are not as ruthless or hard, the players are not as disciplined and don't seemed as serious like other sportmen and it looked like it's all just muscle and blooming tackling each other etc. But after watching Forever strong, I was like, wow! I was proud! It did good things for rugby (well it changed my view of rugby) and also the New Zealnd Haka. I actually cried. I am not even New Zealander and I was proud of their culture. Didn't even know what the chant meant until this movie. The movie is NOT about rugby techniques or rugby, it's not even about New Zealand All Blacks or the Haka or etc......Mother of pearls!!!!! hahaha SHUX!

    So to all you beautiful negative ppl, You are missing the point! I am sure if they had the means, it would have been better, the haka is in there because that was part of Highland Rugby culture, tradition or what ever you want to call it.

    So any new members on this site such as myself, please don't be put off by those negative comments. See it for yourself! Must see movie! There is a lot you can learn from this movie, ppl of all ages. It definitely makes you want to be a better person and be humble! This movie reminded me of a lot of things that I already know and was raised with but I kinda lost along the way! Loved it! Happy reading ppls and All the best!

    Muawha!
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    • Dec 6, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Movie Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Ryan Little Project
    • Filming locations
      • Granite High School - 3305 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Go Films
      • Picture Rock Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $719,556
    • Gross worldwide
      • $719,556
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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