The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.......Based on the true story of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael "Big Mike" Oher. Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne soon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. Michael Oher was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft.
Director:
John Lee Hancock
Writers:
John Lee Hancock, Michael Lewis (book)
Stars:
Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw | See full cast and crew
Cast overview, first billed only:
Sandra Bullock ... Leigh Anne Tuohy
Tim McGraw ... Sean Tuohy
Quinton Aaron ... Michael Oher
Jae Head ... S.J. Tuohy
Lily Collins ... Collins Tuohy
Ray McKinnon ... Coach Cotton
Kim Dickens ... Mrs. Boswell
Adriane Lenox ... Denise Oher
Kathy Bates ... Miss Sue
Catherine Dyer ... Mrs. Smith
Andy Stahl ... Principal Sandstrom
Tom Nowicki ... Literature Teacher
Libby Whittemore ... Sarcastic Teacher
Brian Hollan ... Jay Collis
Melody Weintraub ... History Teacher
Plot Keywords:
Football | Left Tackle | African American | American Football | Drug Addicted Mother
Taglines:
Based on the extraordinary true story
Genres:
Biography | Drama | Sport
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references See all certifications
Parents Guide:
View content advisory
Details
Official Sites:
Official site [Japan] | Official site [United States] | Add/edit official sites
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Release Date:
20 November 2009 (USA)
Also Known As:
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Filming Locations:
Agnes Scott College - 141 E. College Avenue, Decatur, Georgia, USA
Box Office
Budget:
$29,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend:
$34,119,372 (USA) (22 November 2009)
Gross:
$255,950,375 (USA) (16 May 2010)
Company Credits
Production Co:
Alcon Entertainment, Left Tackle Pictures, Zucker/Netter Productions
Technical Specs
Runtime:
USA: 129 min
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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