Champions

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Champions

PG-13

Released Mar 10, 2023

2h 3m

Comedy

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Woody Harrelson stars in the hilarious and heartwarming story of a former minor-league basketball coach who, after a series of missteps, is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined.

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Critics Consensus

Although its apparent attempts to be uplifting can often come across as patronizing, Champions is an amiable enough comedy with some seriously talented stars.

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Audience Says

Heartfelt and easy to root for, Champions is a slam dunk comedy with a great message.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

Offers a formula-driven tale of down-and-outers-done-good with a gooey heart in the middle.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 18, 2024

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

Bobby Farrelly balanced out the sentimentalism with a sassy ensemble, led by Woody Harrelson’s reliably spiky energy.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 19, 2023

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Clarisse Loughrey

Independent (UK)

There’s a self-righteousness to Champions that feels entirely unearned.

Rated: 1/5

Mar 14, 2023

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

Champions manages to last for more than two hours without ever even stumbling into a visually interesting composition.

May 16, 2024

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Daryl MacDonald

InSession Film

Fans of the genre will probably enjoy this, but if you're looking for something new, you'd be better off looking elsewhere.

Rated: D

Apr 23, 2024

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Gemma Creagh

Film Ireland Magazine

For anyone looking for something subtle or nuanced, look elsewhere, it’s still a Farrelly film. However, Champions takes a small story, in a small world and leans into the heart.

Apr 22, 2024

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laura b

Loved this movie. I am a social worker and I brought 3 disabled adults to watch it and everyone thought it was a great feel good movie. Great acting

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/12/23

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Dan H

Nice redemption story. Kaitlin Olson was likeable and funny. Cast members with disabilities did a great job.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/12/23

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Hannah J

This movie was so touching and beautiful! I am buying for my colllection!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/23

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Amy

This was a great feel good movie that was very entertaining & well done!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/23

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Neal A

Great Characters, endearing story line

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/23

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Sharon F

We enjoyed this movie so much - very heartwarming and funny.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/05/23

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Robert Farrelly

Director

Woody Harrelson

Marcus

Kaitlin Olson

Alex

Ernie Hudson

Coach Phil Perretti

Cheech Marin

Julio

Matt Cook

Sonny

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Synopsis

Woody Harrelson stars in the hilarious and heartwarming story of a former minor-league basketball coach who, after a series of missteps, is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined.

Director: Robert Farrelly
Producer: Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer, Jeremy Plager
Screenwriter: Mark Rizzo
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Gold Circle Entertainment, Universal Films, Seven Deuce Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Strong Language|Crude/Sexual References)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 10, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 28, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $16.3M
Runtime: 2h 3m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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