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      Wildcats

      R Released Feb 14, 1986 1 hr. 47 min. Comedy List
      26% 19 Reviews Tomatometer 50% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score Molly McGrath (Goldie Hawn) is following her dreams when she quits her cushy girls track coaching position at Prescott High to become the boys football coach at inner-city Central High. Even though she's faced with both racial and gender prejudices, she whips the team into shape, so they can compete against Prescott High in the final. All the while, Molly is also dealing with her ex-husband, Frank Needham (James Keach), who is trying to get custody of their two young daughters. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Sep 19 Buy Now

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      Tony W Such a fun feel good comedy from the 80s. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/24/24 Full Review Steve D It is fine but you have seen it all before. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/30/23 Full Review Christopher R Always a great watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/15/23 Full Review Audience Member I mean, I always dig early Goldie Hawn movies, so I may be biased, but it's just a fun old fashioned sports comedy. Everything is pretty predictable, but it doesn't stop it from still being a good time, even if it probably wouldn't pass today's standards. If you're curious to see Wesley Snipes or Woody Harrelsons dongs though, give er a go. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/05/21 Full Review robert p Nothing to write home about, just a mediocre comedy!!! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Looking through the audience reviews, I get the feeling that most of the people who like this movie are remembering it through their childhood 80's rainbow shades rather than reviewing it for what it really is....schlock. There are a few laughs and a good future star-making cast, but the 80's sports movie tropes are out in force, and the predictability is galling. If you believe that any of Wildcats' plot might actually happen in real life, the drugs have taken over and rehab may be for you. To think an inner city, mostly black football team is going to completely change their tune about a white female coach simply because of a long-distance running bet is not even a stretch. It's an embarrassment of fantasy. Her rah-rah speeches are about as corny as they come, as are some of the characters, like the villainous Bruce McGill's coach. This one is nothing more than a mindless late-night time filler with a couple of laughs and a chance to remember Snipes, Harrelson, and Hawn in their earlier days. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Variety Staff Variety When Goldie Hawn tangles with high school varsity coach Bruce McGill, anyone can foresee the final confrontation. Jul 22, 2008 Full Review Time Out Instead of 'believe in yourself', the message becomes simply 'make believe'. Jan 26, 2006 Full Review Janet Maslin New York Times All too predictably, Molly rises to this challenge. Rated: 2/5 May 20, 2003 Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com "Wildcats" doesn't reach its potential, but it's mild entertainment for those hunting for something that's easy on the senses. Rated: B- May 29, 2021 Full Review Kathi Maio Sojourner [Swoozie] Kurtz manages an understated yet thoroughly engaging performance, one that makes you wish Hollywood would be smart enough to give this woman a lead role once in a while. Aug 22, 2019 Full Review Courtney Howard AWFJ.org As they say in the game, this one moves the chains. This is an underappreciated, often misunderstood, and wildly feminist gem. Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Molly McGrath (Goldie Hawn) is following her dreams when she quits her cushy girls track coaching position at Prescott High to become the boys football coach at inner-city Central High. Even though she's faced with both racial and gender prejudices, she whips the team into shape, so they can compete against Prescott High in the final. All the while, Molly is also dealing with her ex-husband, Frank Needham (James Keach), who is trying to get custody of their two young daughters.
      Director
      Michael Ritchie
      Production Co
      Warner Bros.
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Feb 14, 1986, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 10, 2008
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $23.6M
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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