Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story

2013

1 hr. 30 min.

Drama

Biography

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NHL legend Gordie Howe (Michael Shanks) comes out of retirement to play in the newly formed World Hockey Association.

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Icarus A

What makes Mr. Hockey a stand out is the acting. Shanks brings the amiable-but-tough Howe to life, while Kathleen Robertson gives a vivid portrayal of his wife, Colleen Howe: a woman as smart as she is strong. Dylan Playfair is excellent as the soft-voiced and shy Marty Howe, and Andrew Herr also is convincing as the more rebellious Mark Howe, while Emma Grabinsky makes the most of a thankless role as the family's teenage naysayer. Like many Canadian films, Mr. Hockey has a slow start and thoughtful build. It evades the rise to fame cliché and sticks to Gordie Howe's remarkable return to the ice in his mid-40's. It's less about Howe and more about his family dynamics as he returns to the ice to skate alongside his two sons. My only complaint is that the buildup about what will happen to the family if the two hockey leagues (the NHL and the WHA) were to merge goes nowhere. Instead, the movie closes on a more predictable Gordie Howe triumph joining the All-Stars hockey player team still playing at the age of 52.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/28/23

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Andrew A

The style is what you expect from a Hallmark movie. Interesting story, especially if you're a fan of hockey history. Movie is just okay though.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/09/20

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Audience Member

This tv movie about Gordie Howe is great. The cast did an excellent job in this movie and the story about Gordie coming out of retirement is interesting and inspiring. Hockey fans as well as non hockey fans would enjoy this movie. Check it out. It's worth it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

An absolute delight. A touching true story about work and family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

Surprisingly good movie. Well cast and interesting "true" story. Worth watching.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

More than worth the $3 I paid for it at a dollar general. It's a nice true & feel good story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Andy Mikita

Director

Michael Shanks

Gordie Howe

Kathleen Robertson

Colleen

Dylan Playfair

Marty Howe

Andrew Herr

Mark Howe

Malcolm MacRury

Screenwriter

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Synopsis

NHL legend Gordie Howe (Michael Shanks) comes out of retirement to play in the newly formed World Hockey Association.

Director: Andy Mikita
Screenwriter: Malcolm MacRury
Rating: PG (Smoking|Rough Hockey Action|Mild Language|Thematic Elements), TV-PG
Genre: Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 2, 2016

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