Invincible

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Invincible

PG

2006

1h 44m

Biography

Drama

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Lifelong football fan Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg) sees his wildest dreams come true when he becomes a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. While teaching at his high-school alma mater in Pennsylvania, the 30-year-old gets a chance to try out for his favorite team and, except for kickers, becomes the oldest rookie in NFL history who never played football in college.

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Critics Consensus

As simple and authentic as the gritty South Philly invirons in which it's set in, Invincible sends a uplifting and heartfelt message packed with an athletic enthusiasm that shouldn't be missed.

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Sight & Sound

A film lacking Herzog's USP -- an ironic and regressive sense of the irreducible power of images -- 'Invincible' feels as though it has been devised by a scholar steeped in Herzog lore, but who at some crucial early stage mistook him for Istvan Szabo.

Sep 28, 2006

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Michael Phillips

Chicago Tribune

There's a sugar coating to the way Papale's story unfolds, but not so much that you'll spoil your dinner.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 16, 2006

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Bill Muller

Arizona Republic

Even Papale's most famous play, recovering a fumble to set up a touchdown, is embellished, as if Disney can't bear to stick with the facts.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 25, 2006

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Thomas Delapa

Boulder Weekly

By the time Papale does make it the big game, it's as if the air goes out of the movie and all Core can do is punt.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 29, 2024

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Patrick Hicks

Feelin' Film Podcast

Even through the sepia-toned sanitization of the Disney production, you can't help but like and root for Vince Papale. His story gives the economically struggling city of Philadelphia and their Eagles what they needed at the right time: Hope.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 25, 2023

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

An entertaining underdog sports story

Jun 29, 2020

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Ed R

One of the most inspirational and feel good movie you'll ever have the pleasure of watching!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/06/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/20/25

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Johnny S

not that great for a movie based on a true story

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/12/25

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Michael M

It's a feel good, underdog, struggles out of his quagmire, gets the girl, makes dad proud kinda movie, "loosely" based on a true story! You're cheering for the guy through the whole thing! I'm positive that most ended up googling Vince Papale if they didn't know his story before. On the same level as Rudy, it leaves you all warm and fuzzy, smiling and one of the very few movies that I enjoy watching more than a few times! One question, where do you find these supposed critics that feel the lighting wasn't right or the camera angle left them flummoxed.....pfft!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/21/25

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Matt O

“Feel-Good Underdog Story That Delivers” – 4/5 Invincible is one of those sports movies that really makes you root for the underdog. Based on the true story of Vince Papale, it’s full of heart, grit, and inspiring moments that keep you engaged from start to finish. Mark Wahlberg does a solid job bringing Vince’s journey to life, and the football scenes are realistic without being over-the-top. The movie balances drama and motivation pretty well, though it occasionally leans on some familiar sports movie clichés. Still, what really stands out is the genuine emotion and the way it celebrates perseverance and chasing your dreams, no matter the odds. It’s not perfect, but if you’re in the mood for a feel-good, motivational story, Invincible definitely delivers

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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Larry K

Solid, feel good movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/18/25

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Synopsis

Lifelong football fan Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg) sees his wildest dreams come true when he becomes a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. While teaching at his high-school alma mater in Pennsylvania, the 30-year-old gets a chance to try out for his favorite team and, except for kickers, becomes the oldest rookie in NFL history who never played football in college.

Director: Ericson Core
Producer: Gordon Gray, Mark Ciardi, Ken Mok
Screenwriter: Brad Gann
Distributor: Buena Vista
Production Co: Mayhem Pictures, Who's Nuts Productions, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG (Sports|Some Mild Language)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 25, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $57.8M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby SRD, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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