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Released 5 years ago.
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American Underdog
"Some dreams become destiny."
2021 1h 52m EN
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★7.1TMDB · 450
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Synopsis
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The true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.
“Some dreams become destiny.”
Where to watch · US
Cast
Zachary Levi
Kurt Warner
Anna Paquin
Brenda Meoni/Brenda Warner
Hayden Zaller
Zack
Ser'Darius Blain
Mike Hudnutt
Dennis Quaid
Dick Vermeil
Chance Kelly
Mike Martz
Simeon Castille
Isaac Bruce
Bruce McGill
Jim Foster
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Andrew Erwin
- Writers
- David Aaron Cohen, Jon Erwin, Jon Gunn
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Andrew Erwin, shot by Kristopher S. Kimlin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by John Debney. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Sean Albertson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Zachary Levi and Anna Paquin and Hayden Zaller carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "Some dreams become destiny.".
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IMDB entry: tt11729298 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Andrew Erwin directs. Kristopher S. Kimlin behind the camera. John Debney scores. Sean Albertson cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 5 years ago.
- 2Directed by Andrew Erwin, shot by Kristopher S. Kimlin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 3Original score by John Debney. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 4Editor Sean Albertson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 5Zachary Levi and Anna Paquin and Hayden Zaller carry the top of the cast.
- 6Marketing tagline: "Some dreams become destiny.".
- 7IMDB entry: tt11729298 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Kristopher S. Kimlin
- Original score
- John Debney
- Editing
- Sean Albertson
- Production design
- Nicole Elespuru
- Costume design
- Karyn Wagner
- Makeup / hair
- Michelle Garbin
- VFX supervisor
- Sean Devereaux
- Sound
- Andy Koyama
- Runtime
- 112 min · 1h 52m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Box office
- $26,514,814
- Return
- 106% of budget
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- PG
Also by
Andrew Erwin
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Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Community reviews
What people are saying
- JPV852★ 8/10
Well made sports romance-drama with Zachary Levi taking advantage of his Shazam physicality to be a believable football player (and he bares enough of a resemblance to the real Kurt Warner as well). But the chemistry between him and Anna Paquin was wonderful. Just an all around nice movie that isn't overly sappy. 4.0/5
Production companies
Who made it
Lionsgate
US
- CI
City on a Hill Productions
Kingdom Story Company
US
Key crew
- Executive ProducerTony Young
- ProducerMark Ciardi
- Executive ProducerSean Devereaux
- ProducerKevin Downes
- ProducerAndrew Erwin
- ProducerJon Erwin
- ProducerDaryl C. Lefever
- EditorSean Albertson
- EditorAndrew Erwin
- Production DesignNicole Elespuru
- Art DirectionJoseph Nadeau
- Set DecorationJennifer Herbel
- Set DecorationDavid Moline
- Costume DesignKaryn Wagner
- Makeup Department HeadMichelle Garbin
- Makeup ArtistHannah Gates
- Makeup ArtistSharon Tabb
- Assistant Art DirectorChel Hathaway
- Set DresserSam Howeth
- Sound Re-Recording MixerAndy Koyama
- Sound Re-Recording MixerMathew Waters
- Sound SupervisorMathew Waters
- Visual Effects SupervisorSean Devereaux
- Visual Effects ProducerBrian Drewes
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- american football
- biography
- based on true story
- los angeles, california
- aftercreditsstinger
- nfl (national football league)
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical2021-12-25PG
- Physical2022-02-22PG· DVD, Blu-ray, 4K UHD
Also known as
International titles
- American Underdog: The Kurt Warner StoryUS
- 美国逆袭者CN
- 美国草根CN
- ทัชดาวน์ สู่ฝันอเมริกันฟุตบอลTH
- アメリカン・アンダードッグ：2021JP
- Esélytelenből halhatatlan: A Kurt Warner-sztoriHU
