Rez Ball

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Rez Ball

PG-13

Released Sep 13

1h 51m

Drama

Sports

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In the heart of Chuska, New Mexico, the Chuska Warriors, a high school basketball team rich in Native American heritage, face their greatest challenge. After the loss of their star player, the team must unite like never before to keep their dreams of a state championship alive. This is more than just a game; it's a journey of resilience and unity, a true underdog story deeply rooted in Native American culture.

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Critics Consensus

Putting an Indigenous spin on the classic sports movie formula, Rez Ball dominates the court with its authentic feel for culture and setting.

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Laya Lee

Chicago Reader

Rez Ball memorializes the heart it takes to chase your dreams.

Oct 3, 2024

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Nicolas Rapold

New York Times

The movie tends to race through actual game play — though the actors at least can handle the ball — and so the film’s strength lies more in the players’ easy rapport and the New Mexico location shooting.

Sep 27, 2024

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Director and co-screenwriter Sydney Freeland keeps the story feeling real as Jimmy overcomes adversity and sees hope in the game on the court and in his own life.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 25, 2024

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Charles Solomon

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

This is a standard underdog come-from-behind sports story, but it's given greater breadth and depth by its setting... This could've been a really striking movie. As it is, it's an interesting one that suggests promise more than accomplishment.

Nov 3, 2024

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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

'Rez Ball' is heartwarming and entirely predictable. But in the same way you never tire of your morning coffee, the high school sports genre never gets old.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 5, 2024

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Shawn Edwards

Fox 4 Kansas City

It's your typical underdog story, but it resonates by going deep into Native American and B-Ball culture, this movie is a winner.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 4, 2024

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SDSF

Excellent movie! Fantastic acting! A must see for all.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/23/24

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Josh W

Its a great story told by great writing. If you're looking for a good "feel good" movie, this is the one

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Carlos T

Filme: Guerreiros do Basquete Assistido: 13-11-24 Elenco: @kauchani @jessicamatten @zoeyreyes @juliarjones @kusemgoodwind @kiowajgordon @ambermidthunder @jojojaxn @dallasgoldtooth Modelo: #esporte #motivação #drama Duração: 1h 51m Ano: 2024 Minha opinião: Um filme que já conhecemos a estória. Um grupo improvável, se ergue com um sonho que para a maioria passa de utopia. Ainda mais quando o principal jogador tira a sua própria vida, por não suportar a perda da mãe e irmã. Aqui ao invés de afro descendentes, latinos ou desajustados, tem um time de índios americanos. E um jogo com o principal time e acabam perdendo. Como superar todos estes obstáculos? Temos uma equipe que não são uma equipe e a técnica que busca uma outra cidade para ser técnica. Com todas a adversidade, o grupo começa a superar degrau por degrau cada obstáculo. Até o momento que começam a vencer jogos e mais jogos. Até o momento que o sucesso acaba sendo outro momento de queda. Quando acha-se imbatíveis e quebram a disciplina e a ordem. Vários dos jogadores ficam de porre no dia do grande jogo e perdem. Mais uma vez aprendendo vão competir novamente. Até que vencem e se sagram campeões. Agora a técnica tem várias ofertas de emprego, mas agora descide ficar com a equipe. Roteiro e enredo já conhecidos e bem executado, trazendo um novo ingrediente que foi a perca de um dos integrantes. Vale apena assistir? Sim Nota: 6

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/25/24

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Matt C

Loved it! Great ball story with lots of heart and emotion. And some solid hoopin’

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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Jerod S

It's not rocket science as far as sports movies go - but it is unique in the makeup of the team and their struggles.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/10/24

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Audience Member

Excellent movie, great action shots, need more Kusem Goodwind!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Jessica Matten

Heather Hobbs

Amber Midthunder

Dezbah Weaver

Kauchani Bratt

Jimmy Holiday

Devin Sampson Craig

Bryson Badonie

Julia Jones

Gloria Holiday

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Synopsis

In the heart of Chuska, New Mexico, the Chuska Warriors, a high school basketball team rich in Native American heritage, face their greatest challenge. After the loss of their star player, the team must unite like never before to keep their dreams of a state championship alive. This is more than just a game; it's a journey of resilience and unity, a true underdog story deeply rooted in Native American culture.

Director: Sydney Freeland
Producer: Spencer Beighley, Wayne Carmona, Katie Elmore, Jamal Henderson, LeBron James, Maurício Mota, Nancy Utley
Screenwriter: Sydney Freeland, Sterlin Harjo
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: The SpringHill Company, Wise Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment, Lake Ellyn Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 13, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 27, 2024
Runtime: 1h 51m

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