Plot & Details
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).
- MPAA Rating: PG-13
- Genre(s): Drama
- Run Time: 126min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 11/20/2009
- DVD Release Date: 03/23/2010
- Distributor(s): Warner Bros.
- Director(s): John Lee Hancock
- Starring: Sandra Bullock , Kathy Bates , Tim McGraw , Quinton Aaron , Jae Head
- Themes: Football Players,Unlikely Friendships
- Tone: Earnest,Heartwarming,Poignant,Inspiring,Reflective
- Keywords: African-American,adoption,football,high-school,homeless,mother
- Country of Origin: USA (11-20-2009)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actress | Sandra Bullock | Won |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Sandra Bullock | Won |
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