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When the Game Stands Tall

  • 2014
  • PG
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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When the Game Stands Tall (2014)
The journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Caviezel), who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport.
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The journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur, who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American s... Read allThe journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur, who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport.The journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur, who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport.

  • Director
    • Thomas Carter
  • Writers
    • Scott Marshall Smith
    • David Zelon
    • Neil Hayes
  • Stars
    • Jim Caviezel
    • Alexander Ludwig
    • Michael Chiklis
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Thomas Carter
    • Writers
      • Scott Marshall Smith
      • David Zelon
      • Neil Hayes
    • Stars
      • Jim Caviezel
      • Alexander Ludwig
      • Michael Chiklis
    • 86User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast99+

    Jim Caviezel
    Jim Caviezel
    • Bob Ladouceur
    Alexander Ludwig
    Alexander Ludwig
    • Chris Ryan
    Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis
    • Terry Eidson
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Mickey Ryan
    Laura Dern
    Laura Dern
    • Bev Ladouceur
    Matthew Daddario
    Matthew Daddario
    • Danny Ladouceur
    Joe Massingill
    Joe Massingill
    • Beaser
    Jessie T. Usher
    Jessie T. Usher
    • Tayshon Lanear
    Ser'Darius Blain
    Ser'Darius Blain
    • Cam Colvin
    Stephan James
    Stephan James
    • T.K. Kelly
    Richard Kohnke
    Richard Kohnke
    • Rick Salinas
    Matthew Frias
    Matthew Frias
    • Arturo
    Chase Boltin
    • Manny Gonzales
    Gavin Casalegno
    Gavin Casalegno
    • Michael Ladouceur
    Les Miles
    Les Miles
    • Oklahoma Scout #1
    Jesse Moore
    • Oklahoma Scout #2
    Adella Gautier
    • T-Gram
    Terence Rosemore
    Terence Rosemore
    • Landrin Kelly
    • Director
      • Thomas Carter
    • Writers
      • Scott Marshall Smith
      • David Zelon
      • Neil Hayes
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In the 2004-2005 season, DeLaSalle didn't win a game until their 4th game. Their first win was against Archbishop Mitty of San Jose, CA. They did not play Long Beach Poly that season as depicted in the movie.
    • Goofs
      The film shows Bellevue High's quarterback completing several passes in the win over De La Salle. In the real game Bellevue did not attempt a single pass the entire game.
    • Quotes
      • Buster Matthews: Do you know why they call me Buster?
      • Beaser: 'Cause you're stupid enough to let them?
    • Connections
      Features Perfect Effort (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Ain't No Time Like Christmas
      Written by Francesca 'Francci' Richard, Steve Duberry (as Steve DuBerry) and Carmen Carter
      Performed by Erin Thompkins
      Courtesy of Sierra Music & Promotions Inc. and The Writer House, LLC

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 22, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Sony Pictures [United States]
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Levantándose de Nuevo
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Affirm Films
      • Mandalay Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $30,127,963
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,381,509
      • Aug 24, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,138,754
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 55m(115 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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