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The Long Game

  • 2023
  • PG
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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The Long Game (2023)
In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert.
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In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas deser... Read allIn 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert.In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert.

  • Director
    • Julio Quintana
  • Writers
    • Jennifer C. Stetson
    • Paco Farias
    • Julio Quintana
  • Stars
    • Jay Hernandez
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Cheech Marin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    7.2K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,627
    872
    • Director
      • Julio Quintana
    • Writers
      • Jennifer C. Stetson
      • Paco Farias
      • Julio Quintana
    • Stars
      • Jay Hernandez
      • Dennis Quaid
      • Cheech Marin
    • 59User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Jay Hernandez
    Jay Hernandez
    • JB Peña
    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Frank Mitchell
    Cheech Marin
    Cheech Marin
    • Pollo
    Julian Works
    Julian Works
    • Joe Treviño
    Jaina Lee Ortiz
    Jaina Lee Ortiz
    • Lucy Peña
    Brett Cullen
    Brett Cullen
    • Judge Milton Cox
    Oscar Nuñez
    Oscar Nuñez
    • Principal Guerra
    Paulina Chávez
    Paulina Chávez
    • Daniela Torres
    Gregory Diaz IV
    Gregory Diaz IV
    • Gene Vasquez
    Miguel Angel Garcia
    Miguel Angel Garcia
    • Felipe Romero
    Christian Gallegos
    Christian Gallegos
    • Mario Lomas
    José Julián
    José Julián
    • Lupe Felan
    Gillian Vigman
    Gillian Vigman
    • Gayle Baker
    Richard Robichaux
    Richard Robichaux
    • Don Glenn
    Jimmy Gonzales
    Jimmy Gonzales
    • Adelio Treviño
    Michael Southworth
    Michael Southworth
    • Tim Cox
    Armando Rivera
    • Drunk Cantina Patron
    Boo Arnold
    Boo Arnold
    • Tom Foster
    • Director
      • Julio Quintana
    • Writers
      • Jennifer C. Stetson
      • Paco Farias
      • Julio Quintana
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    User reviews59

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    6marcia-giella

    Underdog triumphs

    I could have told you the story after 5 minutes. The familiar story of prejudice discrimination and the underdog. I almost turned off so full of cliches and nothing new. Very Hollywood commercial. I did finish and enjoyed but not original or above average. Discrimination of Mexicans. Lots of hateful people trying to keep Mexicans out of golf tournaments and anything other than subservient positions. Characters realistic and likable. If you need easy mindless entertainment this is it. If you want something more, find an alternative since so many. The world still fractured. People still need to exercise their power over orhers.
    7babyjaguar

    THE LONG GAME: 50s MEXICAN AMERICAN YOUTH OCCUPIED THE GOLF COURSE

    This 2023 independent film, "The Long Game" released by Mucho Mas Media has Latinx star power of celebrity talent from Jay Hernandez to Cheech Marin set in 1950s Texas golf courses. It's directed by Cuban American director, Julian Quintana, born in Los Angeles but is based in Austin Texas.

    This is a film adaption about a segregated golf course, surrounding Mexican American teens, who were caddies. Through their mentorship with an older Mexican American, San Felipe School Superintendent and WW II Marine JP Peña (played by Jay Hernandez) created the San Felipe Mustangs high school golf team.

    Incidentally, there's a biographical book, "Mustang Miracle" (2012: Author's Press) by Humberto Garcia. The book documented this history that happened in Bordertown Del Rio, Texas (where he was born and raised). This film and Garcia's book chronicle these teens' discrimination in the late 1950s then became champions in teen golf tournaments.

    The film also shows the harsh discrimination toward Mexican Americans in Texan borderland towns. Other actors like Dennis Quaid play Frank Mitchell, a white golfer supporter of the San Felipe Mustangs along with Cheech Marin playing as "Pollo", Del Rio golf course attendant. Amidst the younger cast of Latinx actors is Julian Works who brilliantly plays the role of young golfer Joe Trevino.
    7SnoopyStyle

    good underdog sports and social commentary movie

    It's 1956 Del Rio, Texas. JB Peña (Jay Hernandez) is the new principal at San Felipe High School which serves mostly local Mexican-American kids. His mentor Frank Mitchell (Dennis Quaid) tries to get him into the exclusive country club, but they reject him as a member. At the school, he encounters five teenagers who are caddies at the club, but would never be allowed to play there. He decides to form a high school golf team with those kids.

    This is the standard underdog sports movie with a whole lot of social commentary. It is a little long and a little slow around the middle. Although I wouldn't know what to cut. It is trying to say a lot with a lot of characters. I do wonder about the climatic arrest. It's too convenient to happen at that moment and feels manufactured. Maybe it actually happened. This movie just needs a little less, but it's plenty good.
    9kylewjones

    Worth the watch, feel good movie!

    This is a wonderful family indie film. The second half of the movie is worthy of an Oscar. I laughed, I cried two or three times, had goosebumps, and really enjoyed the story. My only comment is it has a bit of a slow burn set up but it was still totally entertaining throughout. It was extremely well shot and directed, and oh by the way Cheech is a gem! I wish he had more lines he's such a natural. Actually my teenagers really enjoyed it too.

    Finally; Although the setting is 1950's The Long Game still feels very current and topical in today's political environment. Cheers to a great team for pulling this off, I enjoyed it just as much if not more the second time I saw it!
    8RegalsReelView

    Enjoyable for both golfers and non-golfers

    A superintendent and five high school students set out to show that everyone, even Mexicans, is welcome on the golf course. They start a golf team with a single goal: to win and reach the state championship. Along the way, they face racism and obstacles but do not waver in their goal.

    This is an inspirational true story about a group of teenagers and their coaches going against the odds and societal norms. The film has a bit of comedy, emotion, drama, and golf. The film quickly gets to the main parts of the story, sharing details and backstory along the way. The film is not heavy on golf but has enough to keep golf and non-golf fans interested. The film sheds some light on how non-white American soldiers were treated during and after the war, which is eye-opening and heartbreaking. This is a great sports film, regardless of whether you are a golf fan.

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    • Trivia
      In March of 1921, the Twelfth Cavalry Regiment voted to form a country club which became the San Felipe Country Club. The San Felipe Country Club included a nine-hole golf course that is located on the San Felipe Springs. This was the first course built by John Bredemus who went on to design many notable courses such as the Colonial in Fort Worth, TX. In 2016, the City of Del Rio took over the golf course and renamed it to the San Felipe Springs Golf Course.
    • Goofs
      American flag with fifty stars shown in two scenes early in the movie. This story happened in 1956, when the U.S. flag only had 48 stars, as Hawaii and Alaska did not become states until 1959.
    • Quotes

      JB Peña: The best golfer isn't the one with the fanciest clubs or the nicest shoes or any of that stuff. It's the one who can summon the will to keep swinging when things get tough.

    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Leo Price

      Performed by Leo Price (as Little Leo)

      Courtesy of Resnik Music Group

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 2024 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Colombia
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 全力揮擊
    • Filming locations
      • Colombia(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Fifth Season
      • Bonniedale
      • Fifth Season
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,060,040
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,300,398
      • Apr 14, 2024
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,060,040
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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