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Youngblood

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Dean Youngblood was raised by his father, Blane, on a diet of toughness and hockey. When Dean is invited to join the Hamilton Mustangs, he travels to Canada from Detroit where his skill commands respect and his arrogance earns him fast enemies. Coach Chadwick, resentful of being saddled with such a toxic player, keeps Dean benched game after game. Dean's frustration builds, culminating in a violent outburst involving rival goon Carl Racki that costs the Mustangs a significant win. As Team Captain Sutton takes him under his wing, Dean begins to buck Blane's teachings and his growing maturity spurs a relationship with Jessie -- Coach Chadwick's daughter -- who gives Dean a run for his money on and off the ice. His newfound resolve draws the ire of Racki, who provokes Dean during a game by attacking and seriously injuring Sutton. As the final game of the Eastern Conference Finals approaches, so does his showdown with Racki and Dean's choice as to what kind of man he wants to be.
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Cast & Crew

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Hubert Davis

Director

Ashton James

Dean Youngblood

Blair Underwood

Blane Youngblood

Shawn Doyle

Murray Chadwick

Henri Picard

Actor

Tamara Podemski

Actor

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Dwight Brown DwightBrownInk.com Oct 13
2.5/4
The narrative seems too focused on the trials of the protagonist and not the triumphs. Go to Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Sep 24
A solid sports movie that values character over cliché and heart over hype, this is a universal tale of fatherhood, pressure, disappointment, and redemption told through the lens of a hockey family. Go to Full Review Rachel Ho Exclaim! Sep 11
6/10
Another commanding performance [for Ashton James] that only hints at what's to come for the Toronto actor. Go to Full Review Jamie Broadnax Black Girl Nerds Sep 11
3.5/5
The choreography is sharp, the camera tight, the hits unflinching. Davis films the game like a war zone, where each shift is a test of endurance and every drop of blood a marker of sacrifice. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Dean Youngblood was raised by his father, Blane, on a diet of toughness and hockey. When Dean is invited to join the Hamilton Mustangs, he travels to Canada from Detroit where his skill commands respect and his arrogance earns him fast enemies. Coach Chadwick, resentful of being saddled with such a toxic player, keeps Dean benched game after game. Dean's frustration builds, culminating in a violent outburst involving rival goon Carl Racki that costs the Mustangs a significant win. As Team Captain Sutton takes him under his wing, Dean begins to buck Blane's teachings and his growing maturity spurs a relationship with Jessie -- Coach Chadwick's daughter -- who gives Dean a run for his money on and off the ice. His newfound resolve draws the ire of Racki, who provokes Dean during a game by attacking and seriously injuring Sutton. As the final game of the Eastern Conference Finals approaches, so does his showdown with Racki and Dean's choice as to what kind of man he wants to be.
Director
Hubert Davis
Producer
Anthony Leo, Andrew Rosen
Screenwriter
Seneca Aaron, Josh Epstein, Peter Markle, Josh Epstein, Kyle Rideout, Seneca Aaron, Charles Officer
Distributor
Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co
Aircraft Pictures, Dolphin Entertainment, Photon Films & Media
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama, Romance, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 6, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 45m