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Gridiron Gang (2006)

โ€œOne goal. A second chance.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 1,143 votes 2h 5m pg-13 DramaCrime

#46 of 217 films from 2006 #1563 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Phil Joanou ยท Written by Jac Flanders, Jeff Maguire

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Overview

Under the leadership of their counselor, teenagers at a juvenile detention center gain self-esteem by playing football together. Based on a true story.

Cast

Dwayne Johnsonas Sean Porter
Xzibitas Malcolm Moore
L. Scott Caldwellas Bobbi Porter
Leon Rippyas Paul Higa
Kevin Dunnas Ted Dexter
Jade Yorkeras Willie Weathers
David V. Thomasas Kelvin Owens
Setu Taaseas Junior Palaita
Mo McRaeas Leon Hayes
James Earlas Donald Madlock
Trever O'Brienas Kenny Bates
Brandon Mychal Smithas Bug Wendal
Jurnee Smollett-Bellas Danyelle Rollins
Michael J. Paganas Roger Weathers

Facts

Release dateSeptember 15, 2006
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) โ€” longer as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$41,500,000 (1.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0421206

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Questions

How long is Gridiron Gang?
Gridiron Gang runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is Gridiron Gang worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,143 votes, which places it #46 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 79%) and #1563 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Gridiron Gang?
Gridiron Gang was directed by Phil Joanou.
Who stars in Gridiron Gang?
Dwayne Johnson as Sean Porter; Xzibit as Malcolm Moore; L. Scott Caldwell as Bobbi Porter; Leon Rippy as Paul Higa; Kevin Dunn as Ted Dexter; Jade Yorker as Willie Weathers.
What is Gridiron Gang rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Gridiron Gang?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11906.

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