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  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • Anchor Bay Films
  • 1 h 58 m
  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • Anchor Bay Films
  • 1 h 58 m

Summary Former high school football star turned farmer and family man, Scott Murphy finds himself with a unique opportunity to revisit his glory days during the Ohio State championship game where he permanently injured his knee in a game-winning play. Given a second shot at his destiny, Scott seeks counsel from Coach Hand, Scotts longtime mentor...

Directed By: Don Handfield

  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • Anchor Bay Films
  • 1 h 58 m
  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • Anchor Bay Films
  • 1 h 58 m

Touchback

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User Score Generally Favorable Based on 7 User Ratings
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Summary Former high school football star turned farmer and family man, Scott Murphy finds himself with a unique opportunity to revisit his glory days during the Ohio State championship game where he permanently injured his knee in a game-winning play. Given a second shot at his destiny, Scott seeks counsel from Coach Hand, Scotts longtime mentor...

Directed By: Don Handfield

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Apr 11, 2012
Touchback may accurately be called cornball hokum by some, but it's nevertheless a well-made film filled with heart and soul (and Snake Plissken).
By Marc Savlov FULL REVIEW
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Apr 19, 2012
What ultimately waters down a movie like Touchback, aside from a really sappy ending, is that we know the answers going in.
By Bill Goodykoontz FULL REVIEW

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29% Negative
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Apr 11, 2012
Entering the minor canon of movies named after sports regulations - move over, "Offside!" - Don Handfield's Touchback takes a handoff from "Peggy Sue Got Married" and "It's A Wonderful Life" and runs it up the middle for a modest gain.
By Sam Adams FULL REVIEW
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Apr 16, 2012
This handsomely produced but ponderously uplifting trifle should be flagged for excessive schmaltz and offensive illogic.
By Joe Leydon FULL REVIEW
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Production Company Freedom Films, Palo Verde, Hannibal Classics, Sakonnet Capital Partners, Emmett/Furla Oasis Films
Release Date Apr 13, 2012
Duration 1 h 58 m
Rating PG-13
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Tagline Would you give up everything you love for a shot at everything you've ever wanted?
Website http://www.touchback-themovie.com/
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Awards

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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