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Forever Strong

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A troubled rugby player (Sean Faris) leads his team against his father's (Neal McDonough) in the national championship.
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Joe Leydon Variety This earnest indie production comes across like formulaic fiction while taking cues (and recycling cliches) from the 'inspirational sports drama' playbook. Sep 29, 2008 Full Review Noel Murray AV Club It's definitely possible to make artful message movies -- just consider the filmography of ex-Mormon iconoclast Richard Dutcher -- but Forever Strong is generic faith-and-redemption fare, devoid of nuance. Rated: C- Sep 26, 2008 Full Review V.A. Musetto New York Post As directed by Ryan Little and written by David Pliler, Forever Strong dredges up every sports movie clich and stereotype ever invented. (Cue the slow-mo in the rain.) Rated: 0.5/4 Sep 26, 2008 Full Review Charles Cassady Common Sense Media Uplifting jock drama is predictable but OK for older tweens. Rated: 3/5 Jun 17, 2009 Full Review Brian Orndorf DVDTalk.com Created under the vague guise of "inspirational cinema," Strong is a sloppy, soggy pile of clichs, unable to sort itself out, grow a pair of cinematic cojones, and actually try to subvert some of its rancid formula. Rated: D Jun 10, 2009 Full Review Andrew L. Urban Urban Cinefile The father-son relationship that bolts this rugby film together provides the textured backdrop for a sports film that engages Apr 18, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Allan S When the critics and audience have a big spread between the two..you know it’s a good movie. This movie drives home the importance of having a solid foundation and growing into a man you can be proud of when you look into the mirror. Every critic misses the mark like usual, this movie can speak to any high school / college age man and help open your eyes to the way you should like your life. It is an amazing story, and ignore any review that says otherwise Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/03/25 Full Review Ed R An inspiring story based of true events of a legendary Rugby coach trying to grow young men into better men while also playing the game. It lacked Hollywood glow though. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/10/25 Full Review Andrea C Teen drama in ambito sportivo dove il sottofondo di storia vera è brutalmente ridotto ad un mero contorno. La redenzione del giovane dannato è banale e scontata fin dal primo momento, così come lo sono i momenti drammatici già visti e rivisti. Anche la regia lascia a desiderare soprattutto per la scelta di un tema di colori molto antico, che vuole riportare ad un passato nemmeno troppo remoto ma far capire facilmente che non si tratta del presente. Il pregio di andare ad inserire qualcosa di vero c'è, e sicuramente la storia del coach e della squadra è interessante anche se appunto non sviluppata granchè. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/29/23 Full Review steve d It works ok for what it is, but you have seen it all done better. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I’m not a big fan of rugby. But wow this is one good movie. Yes I highly recommend it. James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas January 4, 2023 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/04/23 Full Review Audience Member A decent enough story about perseverance and teamwork. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ryan Little

Director

Neal McDonough

Coach Richard Penning

Sean Faris

Rick Penning

Gary Cole

Coach Larry Gelwix

Sean Astin

Marcus

Arielle Kebbel

Emily

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Movie Info

Synopsis A troubled rugby player (Sean Faris) leads his team against his father's (Neal McDonough) in the national championship.
Director
Ryan Little
Producer
Adam Abel, Ryan Little
Screenwriter
David Pliler
Production Co
Go Films, BnR Films, Picture Rock Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material|Teen Alcohol and Drug Use|Some Disturbing Images)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 26, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 52m
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