The Long Game

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The Long Game

PG

Released Apr 12, 2024

1h 52m

History

Drama

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In 1956, JB Peña and his wife moved to the small town of Del Rio, TX, partly for a job as a school superintendent, but mostly to fulfill JB's dream of joining the prestigious, all-white Del Rio Country Club. So when JB is rejected on the basis of his skin color, he is devastated. But his world soon collides with a group of young Latino golf caddies who work at the country club, and JB is inspired by the handmade course the boys built in the country to teach themselves golf. With little experience and even fewer resources, JB convinces the boys to start their own high school golf team, starting them all on a journey where they learn that it takes more than just golf skills to make history. Based on Mustang Miracle by Humberto G. Garcia.

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Critics Consensus

An appealing underdog story based on an uplifting true story, The Long Game represents a triumph of sheer heart over well-worn narrative formula.

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Dwight Brown

DwightBrownInk.com

When you look at the big picture, at stories like the breakthrough of the San Felipe Mustangs, films like The Long Game become treasured archives. Noble missions. A reason to watch.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 17, 2024

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Joe Leydon

Variety

Winner of an audience award at the 2023 SXSW film fest, “The Long Game” is an utterly predictable yet thoroughly engaging period drama.

Apr 13, 2024

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

Appealingly told with sincerity and taste.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 12, 2024

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Jayne Nelson

Radio Times

Golf may lack the fast action and cinematic razzle-dazzle of other sports, but the sincerity with which this tale is told ensures it's easy to invest in these young men who break boundaries with every stroke.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 31, 2024

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Joshua Ryan

FandomWire

While The Long Game primarily follows the blueprint of successful films that came before it, it stands on its own as an inspirational and entertaining entry due to the strength of its genuine writing and authentic performances.

Rated: 7/10

Jul 25, 2024

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

The steady diet of clichés and glaring sports movie conventions are impossible to miss. But the resonating human spirit at the center of the story ultimately makes it a hard one to resist.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 18, 2024

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Gloria

As a Mexican American, I love to see these movies! My bf and I cried! I left the theaters with such pride for our heritage.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/12/24

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Irene

It was very heartfelt.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/10/24

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chuck D

Lots of great life lessons. Great subtle humor cheech!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/29/24

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Crissy

Love it , very good emotional too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/24

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valerie l

It was a wonderful story of overcoming hardship and put your best foot forward

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/24

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Beth

it was a cute story- especially since I play golf.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/27/24

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Synopsis

In 1956, JB Peña and his wife moved to the small town of Del Rio, TX, partly for a job as a school superintendent, but mostly to fulfill JB's dream of joining the prestigious, all-white Del Rio Country Club. So when JB is rejected on the basis of his skin color, he is devastated. But his world soon collides with a group of young Latino golf caddies who work at the country club, and JB is inspired by the handmade course the boys built in the country to teach themselves golf. With little experience and even fewer resources, JB convinces the boys to start their own high school golf team, starting them all on a journey where they learn that it takes more than just golf skills to make history. Based on Mustang Miracle by Humberto G. Garcia.

Director: Julio Quintana
Producer: Javier Chapa, Ben Howard, Dennis Quaid, Laura Quaid, Marla Quintana
Screenwriter: Julio Quintana, Jennifer C. Stetson, Paco Farias
Distributor: Mucho Más Media
Production Co: TBD Post, Jaguar Bite, Fifth Season, Mucho Mas Media, Bonniedale
Rating: PG (Thematic Material|Language|Some Violence|Racial Slurs)
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 12, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 30, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.0M
Runtime: 1h 52m

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