Woodlawn

Name: Woodlawn
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: October 16, 2015
Duration: 123 min
Rating: 57
Cast: C. Thomas Howell, Caleb Castille, Jon Voight, Sean Astin

2015

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PureFlix Cinema | Release Date: October 16, 2015 | PG

Starring: C. Thomas Howell, Caleb Castille, Jon Voight, Sean Astin

Summary: In 1973, a spiritual awakening captures the hearts of the Woodlawn High School Football team. Lead by their coach, Tandy Geralds, and fueled by the team’s dedication to love and unity in a school filled with racism and hate, the team makes an astounding run at the playoffs, leading to the largest high school football game ever played in theIn 1973, a spiritual awakening captures the hearts of the Woodlawn High School Football team. Lead by their coach, Tandy Geralds, and fueled by the team’s dedication to love and unity in a school filled with racism and hate, the team makes an astounding run at the playoffs, leading to the largest high school football game ever played in the torn city of Birmingham, Alabama, and the rise of it’s first African American superstar - Tony Nathan.… Expand

Director: Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin

Genre(s): Drama, Sport

Rating: PG

Runtime: 123 min

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Frank Scheck

Oct 19, 2015

The film largely succeeds in achieving its modest goals, delivering a feel-good, real-life inspirational story in a mostly engaging fashion. Read full review

Joe Leydon

Oct 19, 2015

This overly long yet consistently involving period drama... could be described, accurately, as equal parts “Remember the Titans” and revivalist tent meeting. But until the balance tips rather too blatantly toward the latter during the final minutes, the overall narrative mix of history lesson, gridiron action and spiritual uplift is effectively and satisfyingly sustained. Read full review

Michael Rechtshaffen

Oct 19, 2015

Taking those Hail Mary passes to heart, Woodlawn is a heavily Christian sports drama that almost goes the distance despite adhering closely to the inspirational movie playbook. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Nov 3, 2015

The whole enterprise is very much a mixed bag, but as films that cater to this audience go, Woodlawn isn’t half bad. Read full review

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Zeke19

Aug 1, 2020

Excelent film, really inspiring. A really nice movie based on a real story, I recommend it.

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CaliColorado

Dec 31, 2015

Wow ...this movie is awesome. Throughout the entire production the screen is filled with hope. It's a very well done movie based on real life events. It's extremely encouraging, uplifting and sad (emotions run the scale during this film). Woodlawn proves that life is beautiful, when peopleWow ...this movie is awesome. Throughout the entire production the screen is filled with hope. It's a very well done movie based on real life events. It's extremely encouraging, uplifting and sad (emotions run the scale during this film). Woodlawn proves that life is beautiful, when people are beautiful. There's weakness and much strength... there's separation and togetherness. There's hate, breakthrough and love. It's the kind of movie that we (as people) should be proud of. Hopefully we will be seeing more of these types of movies on the big screen.… Expand

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CountryPetInn

Oct 18, 2015

I'm usually only luke warm about most Christian movies, but this one is really different. I have to put it in my 10 most favorite family films list, in my top three best football films and the best Christian film I've seen. Well acted, well casted with a great story based on actual recentI'm usually only luke warm about most Christian movies, but this one is really different. I have to put it in my 10 most favorite family films list, in my top three best football films and the best Christian film I've seen. Well acted, well casted with a great story based on actual recent events. Really very moving and had me in tears through most of the film. You can't help but feel different when it's over. That's good film making. Very highly recommended.… Expand

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Celeborn

Mar 17, 2020

The reviewer, “cqwt” is a dumbass. He let his feelings get in the way and that’s why he’ll never be an actual reviewer. Just an idiot. Same with, “mboner1”. Sorry... I guess?

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EpicLadySponge

Mar 10, 2016

So I've been asked to pay up a dollar so I can see this movie. I was like... "Why pay to see a movie when you can make a review of this movie for free?" Plus, I bet there's some people with copies of this movie in their hands at least some. Woodlawn is too cheesy and predictable to end up inSo I've been asked to pay up a dollar so I can see this movie. I was like... "Why pay to see a movie when you can make a review of this movie for free?" Plus, I bet there's some people with copies of this movie in their hands at least some. Woodlawn is too cheesy and predictable to end up in heartwarming, heartbreaking, and breathtaking moments.… Expand

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cqwt

Mar 5, 2016

An interesting take on the zombie genre, when you think about it. I'd welcome a muslim remake. Of course, we could use a judaic version too. Fanaticism isn't just a christian thing after all.

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mboner1

Jan 11, 2016

Waaaay to preachy for me. Even came with a 1888jesus20 number at the end for more info on hope and faith lol. Could have been a decent movie if they had dialled it back even just a bit.

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