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Leatherheads (2008)

“If Love Is a Game, Who'll Make the First Pass?”

5.9/10 · 516 votes 1h 54m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#182 of 219 films from 2008 #2422 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by George Clooney · Written by Duncan Brantley, Rick Reilly

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Overview

A light hearted comedy about the beginnings of Professional American Football. When a decorated war hero and college all star is tempted into playing professional football. Everyone see the chance to make some big money, but when a reporter digs up some dirt on the war hero... everyone could lose out.

Cast

George Clooneyas Jimmy 'Dodge' Connelly
Renée Zellwegeras Lexie Littleton
John Krasinskias Carter Rutherford
Wayne Duvallas Coach Frank Ferguson
Stephen Rootas Suds
Jonathan Pryceas CC Frazier
Jack Thompsonas Harvey
Max Casellaas Mack Steiner
Matt Bushellas Curly
Nick Paonessaas Zoom
Malcolm Goodwinas Bakes
Robert Bakeras Stump
Tim Griffinas Ralph
Keith Lonekeras Big Gus

Facts

Release dateMarch 24, 2008
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) — about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$58,000,000
Box office$41,299,492 (0.7× budget)
IMDbtt0379865

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Questions

How long is Leatherheads?
Leatherheads runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is Leatherheads worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 516 votes, which places it #182 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 17%) and #2422 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Leatherheads?
Leatherheads was directed by George Clooney. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005), The Ides of March (2011), Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002).
Who stars in Leatherheads?
George Clooney as Jimmy 'Dodge' Connelly; Renée Zellweger as Lexie Littleton; John Krasinski as Carter Rutherford; Wayne Duvall as Coach Frank Ferguson; Stephen Root as Suds; Jonathan Pryce as CC Frazier.
What is Leatherheads rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Leatherheads?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26277.

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