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The Blind Side

Rated PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references.

PG-13 In Theaters 11/20/2009 , 126min.
Drama
Available on DVD
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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 CategoryCast & 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 CategoryCast & Crew Result
2009 Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Sandra Bullock Won