The Blind Side

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The Blind Side

PG-13

Released Nov 20, 2009

2h 8m

Drama

Biography

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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.

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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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Richard Brody

The 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

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Ema Sasic

Next Best Picture

While the film earned Bullock an Oscar, it's a win that comes with a lot of complex and mixed emotions, as her character is a big reason why this film has so many problematic aspects.

Rated: 4/10

Mar 27, 2025

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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 All the realism of the story has been replaced by heavy sentimentality and scenes that play to audience expectations.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

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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

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Audience Member

Powerful story about family and football. Basically the American Dream. 4/5 stars.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/19/25

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Mitch B

It's not bad but not great. A bit pretentious but Bullock and Mcgraw steadily carry the movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/09/25

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Audience Member

Love this film and definitely one of Sandra Bullock’s best movies. It’s a true story that could have been schmaltzy but the acting is top notch with real grit when it’s called for. Highly recommended

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/21/25

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Matt O

“A familiar story that didn’t quite grab me” – 3/5 The Blind Side tells an inspiring true story about Michael Oher’s journey from tough beginnings to football success, and it’s clear why it connected with so many people. The performances are solid, and the message about kindness and opportunity is uplifting. That said, I have to be honest—it didn’t really entertain me as much as I hoped. The movie moves at a pretty slow pace, and I found myself a little bored at times. It feels like a well-worn sports drama with some predictable moments, which made it less engaging overall. If you’re into heartfelt, inspirational films, it’s worth a watch. But for me, it’s a solid film, but it didn’t quite capture or hold my attention.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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Faiz D

A wonderful and heartwarming film, which made me cry.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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Rudra Aaradhya S

i think it was a very good movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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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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