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Hoovey

  • 20152015
  • PGPG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Lauren Holly, Cody Linley, Patrick Warburton, and Alyson Stoner in Hoovey (2015)
A Midwest farming family gets tested at every level when 16 year-old Eric "Hoovey" Elliot, a promising high school basketball star, collapses on the court and is diagnosed with a life threatening brain tumor that must be removed immediately. Hoovey survives the high risk, 8-hour procedure - but his fight is only just beginning.

With the help of parents Jeff and Ruth, Hoovey must learn to walk again, to read again, to even speak and see straight again. But his biggest challenge is to fight off the hopelessness and despair that accompany the dashed dreams of ever playing ball again - even a minor blow to the head could prove fatal. At the same time, unpaid medical bills mount and tensions rise as Jeff and Ruth swim in crippling debt, leaving the future of the family home and farm uncertain.

It seems there is no one for the Elliots to turn to - no one but themselves and their God.

And it is this faith that the family relies on when, despite the danger, they band together and join Hoovey in his fight to get back onto the court again. Turns out, some dreams are just too big to die.
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Life can change in an instant, and turn your whole world upside down. And that is exactly what happens to firefighter Jeff Elliott and his wife Ruth who are living their dream in the golden ... Read allLife can change in an instant, and turn your whole world upside down. And that is exactly what happens to firefighter Jeff Elliott and his wife Ruth who are living their dream in the golden Midwest; high school sweethearts, married with two beautiful and healthy children, family ... Read allLife can change in an instant, and turn your whole world upside down. And that is exactly what happens to firefighter Jeff Elliott and his wife Ruth who are living their dream in the golden Midwest; high school sweethearts, married with two beautiful and healthy children, family farm, horses, sports, church groups, the whole American Dream come true. And one winters d... Read all
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    • Sean McNamara
    • Jeff Elliot(novel)
    • Howard Klausner
  • Stars
    • Cody Linley
    • Patrick Warburton
    • Lauren Holly
    • Sean McNamara
    • Jeff Elliot(novel)
    • Howard Klausner
  • Stars
    • Cody Linley
    • Patrick Warburton
    • Lauren Holly
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    • 10User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Cody Linley
    Cody Linley
    • Hoovey
    Patrick Warburton
    Patrick Warburton
    • Jeff Elliott
    Lauren Holly
    Lauren Holly
    • Ruth
    Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner
    • Jen Elliott
    Charles Robinson
    Charles Robinson
    • Coach Wilson
    Brandon Mychal Smith
    Brandon Mychal Smith
    • Donavan
    • (as Brandon Smith)
    Alexandria DeBerry
    Alexandria DeBerry
    • Annie
    • (as Alexandria Deberry)
    Glenn Morshower
    Glenn Morshower
    • Dr. Kattner
    Elise Baughman
    Elise Baughman
    • Kristen
    Jordan Farris
    • Scooter
    Jeffry Elliott
    • Rich
    • (as Jeffry Elliot)
    Tom Costello Jr.
    Tom Costello Jr.
    • Dr. Backus
    Stephen Baldwin
    Stephen Baldwin
    • Pastor
    Andrew Sensenig
    Andrew Sensenig
    • Mike Roberts
    Jim Wise
    Jim Wise
    • Basketball Announcer
    Chad Gundersen
    Chad Gundersen
    • Archangel Gabriel
    Christopher Morrow
    • Archangel Michael
    Sean McNamara
    Sean McNamara
    • Archangel Raphael
      • Sean McNamara
      • Jeff Elliot(novel)
      • Howard Klausner
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    • Trivia
      Actor Patrick Warburton acted in the crash scene as firefighter and father, Jeff Elliott. Making a cameo in the scene alongside Warburton was the real Jeff Elliott, father of Eric Elliot.
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      Written by Michael Lloyd, Greg O'Connor and 'Larry Gordon'

      Produced by Michael Lloyd, Greg O'Connor

      Performed by 'Lil Larry'

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    7/10
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    Hoovey is a sweet, feel-good inspirational drama that's full of heart and is easy to like. It's based on the true story of a talented high school basketball player who discovers he has a dangerous brain tumor after collapsing on the court. This isn't so much a story about someone's journey with an illness. It's more of a comeback story from that illness. Dealing with new physical struggles and the possible loss of his big basketball dreams, Hoovey relies on his faith and family to carry him through the storm. Hoovey is a fighter. His whole family are fighters as they work together to overcome the new financial and emotional burdens that arise in the aftermath of the tumor discovery. Given the surprising amount of Disney Channel stars in this cast, this movie felt at times like a deeper Disney Channel movie. It's very family friendly and is full of very likable characters that seem a little too perfect to be true. Cody Linley is like that cool, goofy kid with a smile that brightens up the room and you can't help but like him and the character he plays. Many will enjoy this movie simply for the cast whom they've enjoyed in other projects. With some touching moments and even a little bit of sweet romance, this is a true story worth checking out through this film.
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      • January 31, 2015 (United States)
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      • Waxahachie, Texas, USA
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      • Gundersen Entertainment
      • Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment
      • EchoLight Studios
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    • 1 hour 31 minutes
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