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McFarland, USA

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Track coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) is a newcomer to a predominantly Latino high-school in California's Central Valley. Coach White and his new students find that they have much to learn about one another, but things begin to change when White realizes the boys' exceptional running ability. More than just physical prowess drives the teens to succeed; their strong family ties, incredible work ethic and commitment to their team all play a factor in forging these novice runners into champions.
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Critics Consensus

Disney's inspirational sports drama formula might be old hat, but McFarland, USA proves it still works -- especially with a talented director and eminently likable star in the mix.

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Brandon Ambrosino Vox Dec 17, 2015
What makes McFarland USA so successful, and so bracing, is the way that its protagonist becomes aware of something that is rarely broached in these sorts of narratives - his own privilege. Go to Full Review Geoffrey Macnab Independent (UK) Sep 25, 2015
Niki Caro uses every device at her disposal to make a rousing, feelgood movie but risks turning the film into a glorified fairytale in the process. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) Sep 24, 2015
McFarland, USA is a modern anomaly — a Kevin Costner sports movie that’s genuinely rousing. Go to Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Feb 2, 2021
2.5/5
A standard issue inspiration coach movie. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 16, 2020
3.0/4.0
Its feel good and inspirational story will raise your spirits and leave you feeling much better when you leave the theater than when you entered it. Go to Full Review Allen Almachar The MacGuffin Jul 16, 2020
B-
There are good intentions behind this, even when it contains a problem or two [or three]. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tyler L @Tyler131 Sep 1, 2026 A really good movie with great performances. See more June C @june.coover Aug 23, 2026 Great movie and so inspiring. See more Caspian P @RT71490233 Jul 31, 2026 As a cross country athlete myself, I loved everything about this movie. You can't tell me, "THAT'S NOT DANNY DIAZ!" isn't one of the most inspiring moments of television. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Mar 25, 2026 The worldwide gross is $45,710,059.00. See more Frederick S @Sawickifr33 Feb 4, 2026 Bland movie. I watched this in school and I did not like it one bit. I found it so boring. The blood when he gets hurt really fits the expression. See more Tom E. @RT42310841 Jan 6, 2026 Loved it. I just wish that, 10 years later, it's themes of multi-cultural curiosity and acceptance did not seem out of date. See more Read all reviews
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Niki Caro

Director

Kevin Costner

Jim White

Maria Bello

Cheryl White

Morgan Saylor

Julie White

Michael Aguero

Damacio Diaz

Sergio Avelar

Victor Puentes

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Synopsis Track coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) is a newcomer to a predominantly Latino high-school in California's Central Valley. Coach White and his new students find that they have much to learn about one another, but things begin to change when White realizes the boys' exceptional running ability. More than just physical prowess drives the teens to succeed; their strong family ties, incredible work ethic and commitment to their team all play a factor in forging these novice runners into champions.
Director
Niki Caro
Producer
Gordon Gray, Mark Ciardi
Screenwriter
Christopher Cleveland, Bettina Gilois, Grant Thompson
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Mayhem Pictures
Rating
PG (Some Violence|Language|Thematic Material)
Genre
Drama, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 20, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 2, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$44.5M
Runtime
2h 9m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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