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The Long Game

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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 04/17/2024
2.5/4
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. Go to Full Review Joe Leydon Variety 04/13/2024
Winner of an audience award at the 2023 SXSW film fest, “The Long Game” is an utterly predictable yet thoroughly engaging period drama. Go to Full Review Nell Minow RogerEbert.com 04/12/2024
3/4
Appealingly told with sincerity and taste. Go to Full Review Jayne Nelson Radio Times 07/31/2024
3/5
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. Go to Full Review Joshua Ryan FandomWire 07/25/2024
7/10
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. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 07/18/2024
3.5/5
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gloria 05/12/2024 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. See more Irene 05/09/2024 It was very heartfelt. See more chuck D 04/29/2024 Lots of great life lessons. Great subtle humor cheech! See more Crissy 04/28/2024 Love it , very good emotional too. See more valerie l 04/28/2024 It was a wonderful story of overcoming hardship and put your best foot forward See more Beth 04/27/2024 it was a cute story- especially since I play golf. See more Read all reviews
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Julio Quintana

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Dennis Quaid

Frank Mitchell

Gillian Vigman

Gayle Baker

Jay Hernandez

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Cheech Marin

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Brett Cullen

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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 (Some Violence|Racial Slurs|Language|Thematic Material)
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