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The Blind Side

PG-13 Released Nov 20, 2009 2h 8m Drama Biography List
66% Tomatometer 206 Reviews 85% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings
Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless black teen, has drifted in and out of the school system for years. Then Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her husband, Sean (Tim McGraw), take him in. The Tuohys eventually become Michael's legal guardians, transforming both his life and theirs. Michael's tremendous size and protective instincts make him a formidable force on the gridiron, and with help from his new family and devoted tutor, he realizes his potential as a student and football player. Read More Read Less
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It might strike some viewers as a little too pat, but The Blind Side has the benefit of strong source material and a strong performance from Sandra Bullock.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator This is a horrid film, and I hated it, and while, I suppose, you can't argue with a true story, you can always argue with the way it is told. Aug 30, 2018 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online ... I must say that I doubt I'd like the film as much had it not been Christmas and just a plain ole good family flick to see with my mom. Rated: B Sep 12, 2017 Full Review Richard Brody New Yorker The movie is done with crispness, vigor, down-home humor, and an over-all tang of good feeling, but the pushing of buttons is the work of extraordinary calculation. Jan 24, 2014 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Hancock’s movie feels like an overly schmaltzy Disney production. All the realism of the story has been replaced by heavy sentimentality and scenes that play to audience expectations. Rated: 2/4 Aug 30, 2023 Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse There's too much emotional manipulation and huge problems seem to get solved a little too easily for it to be 100 percent believable, but it is an entertaining movie anchored by two very good, but very different actors. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 31, 2021 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins The plot of uncommon human kindness and charity is a formula for box office success and reasonable entertainment, but the execution is incredibly conventional. Rated: 6/10 Nov 28, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Efrem M Great inspiring heart-warming story about how human potential can flourish in a favorable environment. Overall well-acted. A must see. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/03/24 Full Review Aurela S As someone who is adopted, this movie tugs at my heart strings. I cried the entire time and loved the message of the movie. I would recommend everyone watch this live at least once. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/28/24 Full Review Jessica P I love this movie it made me cry this was the first time watching this movie. But the meaning of this movie is always treat others the same way you want them to treat you or something i forget Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/11/24 Full Review Johannes S Beautiful, emotional movie and Sandra Bullock is amazing. Sometimes it is a little too childish, but still very enjoyable. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/15/24 Full Review Dan R Great family watch, emotionally movie with real struggles. The cast was great, however some aspects of the movie were a little over top, but nonetheless it's one I recommend. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/08/24 Full Review Alan O I just finished watching this with my mum, absolutely brilliant movie. I've been wanting to watch it for the last couple of years, I finally gave it a go and we both thought it was amazing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless black teen, has drifted in and out of the school system for years. Then Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her husband, Sean (Tim McGraw), take him in. The Tuohys eventually become Michael's legal guardians, transforming both his life and theirs. Michael's tremendous size and protective instincts make him a formidable force on the gridiron, and with help from his new family and devoted tutor, he realizes his potential as a student and football player.
Director
John Lee Hancock
Producer
Gil Netter, Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove
Screenwriter
John Lee Hancock
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Gil Netter
Rating
PG-13 (Drug References|Brief Violence|Sexual References)
Genre
Drama, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 20, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$256.0M
Runtime
2h 8m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
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