My All-American (2015)

Freddie Steinmark, an underdog on the gridiron, faces the toughest challenge of his life after leading his team to a championship season.

Director:

Angelo Pizzo

Writers:

Angelo Pizzo, Jim Dent (book)

Stars:

Aaron Eckhart, Finn Wittrock, Robin Tunney

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Aaron Eckhart	...	Coach Royal
Finn Wittrock	...	Freddie Steinmark
Rett Terrell	...	Bobby Mitchell
Michael Reilly Burke	...	Fred Steinmark
Robin Tunney	...	Gloria Steinmark
Sarah Bolger	...	Linda Wheeler
Juston Street	...	James Street
Donny Boaz	...	Bill Bradley
Jordan Shipley	...	Cotton Speyrer (as Jordan Spears Shipley)
Alex MacNicoll	...	Mike Campbell
Richard Kohnke	...	Tom Campbell
Eddie Davenport	...	Randy Peschel
Austin Willis	...	Steve Worster
Luke Poehlmann	...	Bob McKay
Brent Anderson	...	Coach Campbell

Storyline

What Freddie Steinmark (Finn Wittrock) wants most in the world is to play football. Although he is deemed too small by the usual athletic standards, his father trains him hard. Freddie brings a fight to the game that ultimately gets him noticed--by none other than legendary University of Texas coach Darrell Royal (Aaron Eckhart). Awarded a scholarship and a chance to play for the Longhorns, Freddie sets off to Austin with his loving high school sweetheart, Linda (Sarah Bolger), determined to make the team. Alongside his old teammate Bobby Mitchell (Rett Terrell) and new pal James Street (Juston Street), Freddie is put through the paces of a grueling practice schedule. The boys' camaraderie off the field translates into solid playing on it, and they rise up the depth charts, giving the Longhorns a real chance to improve upon their mediocre record. But just when they're reveling in the success of the season, Freddie suffers an injury that leads to a shocking diagnosis and the biggest ...

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Plot Keywords:

coach | high school sweethearts | football movie | football team | american football | 

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Taglines:

Hope never quits.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, language and brief partial nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 November 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

My All American

Filming Locations:

UT Intramural Fields, 4612 Avenue D, Austin, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,365,000, 15 November 2015, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$2,246,000, 29 November 2015

Company Credits

Production Co:

Anthem Productions,Paul Schiff Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Bill Bradley went from quarterback to defensive secondary in '68, not wide receiver as depicted in the movie. Bill did move to split end initially for four games in 1968, catching 4 passes for 40 yards and 1 touchdown before making the switch to defense for the remainder of the season.

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Goofs

During the Texas-Arkansas game, the weather was partly cloudy. The actual game was played in an icy cold fog, setting an eerie feeling through the game.

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Soundtracks

I've Got a Tiger by the Tail
Written by Buck Owens and Harlan Howard
Performed by Buck Owens
Courteys of Buck Owens Private Foundation

User Reviews

Fabulous

I thoroughly enjoyed this inspirational and uplifting film. Altho I don't quite understand the game of football and abhor the violence of some of the plays, I still enjoyed this film. The acting was superb in almost all of the actors. The cinematography was very good. I didn't realize it was a true story till the end but feel real good to have gotten to know the main characters. It is a wonderful example of the true team spirit that can be found if we try and the keep on trying attitude of those who succeed in life. I highly recommend this film for all young men and women, especially high-schoolers. Altho I consider it a faith-based film, it was not preachy or overbearing in its message.