The Blind Side (2009)
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66% of critics liked it
(192 reviews) -
90% of users liked it
(321,095 ratings)
Taken in by a well-to-do family and offered a second chance at life, a homeless teen grows to become the star athlete projected to be the first pick at the NFL draft in this sports-themed comedy drama inspired by author Michael Lewis' best-seller The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game. Michael Oher… More Taken in by a well-to-do family and offered a second chance at life, a homeless teen grows to become the star athlete projected to be the first pick at the NFL draft in this sports-themed comedy drama inspired by author Michael Lewis' best-seller The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game. Michael Oher was living on the streets when he was welcomed into the home of a conservative suburban family, but over time he matured into a talented athlete. As the NFL draft approaches, fans and sports radio personalities alike speculate that Oher will be the hottest pick of the year. Sandra Bullock stars in a film written and directed by John Lee Hancock (The Rookie, The Alamo). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- John Lee Hancock
- Written By
- John Lee Hancock
- Genres
- Drama, Sports & Fitness, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Nov 20, 2009 Wide
- On DVD
- Mar 23, 2010
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Trevor Johnston, Time Out
Quite how Sandra Bullock deserved an Oscar for her one-note turn as bleached supermum Leigh-Anne is a mystery, since it transforms a potentially worthwhile character study into a grandstanding star vehicle.
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Claudia Puig, USA Today
Its superficiality keeps it from being the moving story it could have been.
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David Hiltbrand, Philadelphia Inquirer
However obvious, The Blind Side is touching -- despite its habit of dropping major character notes into the melody without warning.
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Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
Oherâ(TM)s life is meant to make us feel good, and it mostly does. But how good we feel about his story is proportional to how blind weâ(TM)re willing to be about how itâ(TM)s told.
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Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
Writer-director John Lee Hancock has turned Oher's remarkable life into a Hollywood fable that trades difficult truths for easy clichés.
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Cast
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Sandra Bullock
as Leigh Anne Tuohy
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Tim McGraw
as Sean Tuohy
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Quinton Aaron
as Michael Oher
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Jae Head
as S.J. Tuohy
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Lily Collins
as Collins Tuohy
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Ray McKinnon
as Coach Cotton
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Kim Dickens
as Mrs. Boswell
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Adriane Lenox
as Denise Oher
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Kathy Bates
as Miss Sue
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Catherine Dyer
as Mrs. Smith
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Andy Stahl
as Principal Sandstrom
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Tom Nowicki
as Literature Teacher
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Libby Whittemore
as Sarcastic Teacher
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Brian Hollan
as Jay Collis
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Melody Weintraub
as History Teacher
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Dr. Sharon Morris May
as Investigator Granger
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Omar J. Dorsey
as "Big Tony" Hamilton
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Paul Amadi
as Steven Hamilton
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IronE Singleton
as Alton
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Hampton Fluker
as David
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Rhoda Griffis
as Beth
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Eaddy Mays
as Elaine
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Ashley LeConte Campbell
as Sherry
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Stacey Turner
as DMV Employee
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Elizabeth Omilami
as CPS Employee
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Afemo Omilami
as CPS Welfare Worker
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Patrick G. Keenan
as Man in CPS LIne
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Eric Benson
as Milford #66
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David Dwyer
as Milford Dad
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Catherine Combs
as Collins's Friend #1
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Kelly Johns
as Collins's Friend #2
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Rob Pralgo
as Lemming's Associate
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Whitney Branan
as Lemming's Secretary #1
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Brian Sutherin
as Lemming's Secretary #2
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Rachel St. Gelais
as Little Girl on Playground
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Brandon Rivers
as Michael Age Seven
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Jody Thompson
as Paramedic
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James Donadio
as Photographer
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L. Warren Young
as Big and Tall Salesman
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John Newberg
as Official
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Brett Rice
as Cousin Bobby
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Kevin Nichols
as Memphis Policeman
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Preston Brant
as Michael's Brother
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Matthew Atkinson
as Valet Parker
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Trey Best
as Michael's Brother Age Twelve
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Omid Soltani
as Rug Salesman
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Destiny Long
as Alton's Girlfriend
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April Rich
as Teacher in Lounge
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Jaye Tyroff
as Milford Player #35
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Ben Keen
as Wingate Quarterback
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John Henry Hancock
as Rabid Ole Miss Fan
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Joseph Chrest
as Clemson Coach
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Michael Fisher
as Georgia Assistant Coach
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Lamont Koonce
as Tennessee Assistant Coach
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Phil Fulmer
as Himself
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Lou Holtz
as Himself
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Tom Lemming
as Himself
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Houston Nutt
as Himself
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Ed Orgeron
as Himself
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Franklin "Pepper" Rodgers
as Himself
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Nick Saban
as Himself
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Tommy Tuberville
as Himself








