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American Underdog

  • 2021
  • PG
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Dennis Quaid, Anna Paquin, and Zachary Levi in American Underdog (2021)
American Underdog tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi), who went from a stocking shelves at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film centers on Warner's unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player - but just when his dreams seemed all but out of reach, it is only with the support of his wife, Brenda (Anna Paquin) and the encouragement of his family, coaches, and teammates that Warner perseveres and finds the strength to show the world the champion that he already is. American Underdog is an uplifting story that demonstrates that anything is possible when you have faith, family and determination.
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The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star.The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star.The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star.

  • Directors
    • Andrew Erwin
    • Jon Erwin
  • Writers
    • Kurt Warner
    • Michael Silver
    • Jon Erwin
  • Stars
    • Zachary Levi
    • Anna Paquin
    • Hayden Zaller
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    25K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,693
    1,324
    • Directors
      • Andrew Erwin
      • Jon Erwin
    • Writers
      • Kurt Warner
      • Michael Silver
      • Jon Erwin
    • Stars
      • Zachary Levi
      • Anna Paquin
      • Hayden Zaller
    • 220User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos27

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    American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story
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    American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story
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    American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story
    American Underdog: Welcome To The Rams
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    American Underdog: Turning Point
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    Zachary Levi
    Zachary Levi
    • Kurt Warner
    Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin
    • Brenda Meoni
    Hayden Zaller
    Hayden Zaller
    • Zack
    Ser'Darius Blain
    Ser'Darius Blain
    • Mike Hudnutt
    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Dick Vermeil
    Chance Kelly
    Chance Kelly
    • Mike Martz
    Simeon Castille
    • Isaac Bruce
    Bruce McGill
    Bruce McGill
    • Jim Foster
    Adam Baldwin
    Adam Baldwin
    • Coach Allen
    Cindy Hogan
    Cindy Hogan
    • Sue Warner
    Nic Harris
    • Ray Lewis
    • (as Nicholas Harris)
    Steven Chester Prince
    Steven Chester Prince
    • Gene Warner
    Dean Denton
    Dean Denton
    • David Gillis
    Kevin Downes
    Kevin Downes
    • John Ramsdell
    Cora Wilkerson
    • Jesse (4 Yrs)
    Morgana Shaw
    Morgana Shaw
    • Jenny Jo
    Danny Vinson
    Danny Vinson
    • Larry
    Andrea Cohen
    Andrea Cohen
    • Weary Teacher
    • Directors
      • Andrew Erwin
      • Jon Erwin
    • Writers
      • Kurt Warner
      • Michael Silver
      • Jon Erwin
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    • Trivia
      The second film featuring an underdog backed by Dick Vermeil after Invincible (2006) about Vince Papale, a Philadelphia Eagles walk-on wide receiver while Vermeil was Eagles head coach.
    • Goofs
      The UNI football game was shown outdoors. At the time Warner played there, the games were played inside the UNI Dome.
    • Quotes

      Kurt Warner: Do what you can do, till you can do what you want to do?

    • Connections
      Features The NFL on CBS (1956)
    • Soundtracks
      Wink
      Written by Tom Shapiro (as Thomas Shapiro), Bob DiPiero
      Performed by Neal McCoy
      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp. for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States
      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

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    9/10

    👏 A Shinning Light in an Often-Cynical World 👏

    Get the tissues - American Underdog will make even the most stone face man let go... Best sports themed feel-good movie I've EVER seen (and I see a LOT of movies)! Second only to CODA this year in the feel good category at large, which might very well be the best of all time. It was a memorable year for feeling good watching movies 👏.

    Better than anticipated, and glad I bought American Underdog (only way to see it right now other than in Theaters). Worth it!

    My "Favorite Film of 2021" [EDIT: Replaced later by 'CODA' which I saw after this film]

    Anyone who reads my reviews knows I don't give out 9s or 10s easily. Like Kurt Warner, this film defies the "usual" and earns my 9 without reservation.

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    • Feb 7, 2022
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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story
    • Filming locations
      • Jim Norick Arena, State Fair Park, 333 Gordon Cooper Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA(stadium scenes)
    • Production companies
      • City on a Hill Productions
      • Kingdom Story Company
      • Lionsgate
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,514,814
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,861,836
      • Dec 26, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,514,814
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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