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Track coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) is a newcomer to a predominantly Latino high-school in California's Central Valley. Coach White and his new students find that they have much to learn about one another, but things begin to change when White realizes the boys' exceptional running ability. More than just physical prowess drives the teens to succeed; their strong family ties, incredible work ethic and commitment to their team all play a factor in forging these novice runners into champions.

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Disney's inspirational sports drama formula might be old hat, but McFarland, USA proves it still works -- especially with a talented director and eminently likable star in the mix.

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McFarland, USA | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Brandon Ambrosino Vox What makes McFarland USA so successful, and so bracing, is the way that its protagonist becomes aware of something that is rarely broached in these sorts of narratives - his own privilege. Dec 17, 2015 Full Review McFarland, USA | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Geoffrey Macnab Independent (UK) Niki Caro uses every device at her disposal to make a rousing, feelgood movie but risks turning the film into a glorified fairytale in the process. Sep 25, 2015 Full Review McFarland, USA | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Kevin Maher Times (UK) McFarland, USA is a modern anomaly — a Kevin Costner sports movie that’s genuinely rousing. Sep 24, 2015 Full Review McFarland, USA | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Richard Crouse Richard Crouse A standard issue inspiration coach movie. Rated: 2.5/5 Feb 2, 2021 Full Review McFarland, USA | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Its feel good and inspirational story will raise your spirits and leave you feeling much better when you leave the theater than when you entered it. Rated: 3.0/4.0 Sep 16, 2020 Full Review McFarland, USA | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Allen Almachar The MacGuffin There are good intentions behind this, even when it contains a problem or two [or three]. Rated: B- Jul 16, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Emon M This is a must-watch for underdog sport stories. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/04/24 Full Review Bernard D Really good family movie about perseverance, hard work, overcoming hardships (sometimes self imposed), and the value of family. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/30/24 Full Review Dan R Not normally the kind of movie I would watch. I'm glad I did, an emotional and very well written version of a true story. Another Disney special. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/08/24 Full Review Angelina M I didn't really like it, but like for me, the movies I like, well it's hard to explain, but i just didn't enjoy this one. I don't like movies like this. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/21/24 Full Review Teagan M Such a good motivational movie. Made well with good cast. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/12/24 Full Review Raphaël At first glance, it might seem a bit like another "feel good" movie. While characters might lack a bit of depth, take it like a stepping stone bouncing on water, taking you to the other side of a river. It's about the commitment to give a chance to forgotten people, and seeing past appearances. I enjoyed this movie because it tastes like hope and opportunity to turn life around. If you're looking for a family movies about values, opportunity and hope, look no further. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/06/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Niki Caro Director Kevin Costner Jim White Maria Bello Cheryl White Morgan Saylor Julie White Michael Aguero Damacio Diaz Sergio Avelar Victor Puentes
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Synopsis Track coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) is a newcomer to a predominantly Latino high-school in California's Central Valley. Coach White and his new students find that they have much to learn about one another, but things begin to change when White realizes the boys' exceptional running ability. More than just physical prowess drives the teens to succeed; their strong family ties, incredible work ethic and commitment to their team all play a factor in forging these novice runners into champions.

Director
Niki Caro

Producer
Gordon Gray, Mark Ciardi

Screenwriter
Christopher Cleveland, Bettina Gilois, Grant Thompson

Distributor
Walt Disney

Production Co
Mayhem Pictures

Rating
PG (Some Violence|Language|Thematic Material)

Genre
Drama, Biography

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 20, 2015, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 2, 2015

Box Office (Gross USA)
$44.5M

Runtime
2h 9m

Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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