American Underdog

2021, Drama/Biography, 1h 52m

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American Underdog sticks to the standard inspirational sports drama playbook -- and proves once again that it can be very effective in the right hands. Read critic reviews

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Make sure you have some tissues nearby, because American Underdog tells an inspiring true story in truly heartwarming fashion. Read audience reviews

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Movie Info

American Underdog tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi), who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film centers on Warner's unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player -- but just when his dreams seemed all but out of reach, it is only with the support of his wife, Brenda (Anna Paquin) and the encouragement of his family, coaches, and teammates that Warner perseveres and finds the strength to show the world the champion that he already is. American Underdog is an uplifting story that demonstrates that anything is possible when you have faith, family and determination.

Cast & Crew

Zachary Levi
Kurt Warner
Anna Paquin
Brenda Warner
Dennis Quaid
Dick Vermeil
Ser'Darius Blain
Mike Hudnutt
Hayden Zaller
Zack Warner
Bruce McGill
Jim Foster
Chance Kelly
Coach Mike Martz
Cindy Hogan
Sue Warner
Adam Baldwin
Terry Allen
Danny Vinson
Larry
McKylin Rowe
Marshall
Morgana Shaw
Jenny Jo
Brett Varvel
Steve "Mooch" Mariucci
Andrew Erwin
Director
Jon Erwin
Director
David Aaron Cohen
Screenwriter
Jon Erwin
Screenwriter
Jon Gunn
Screenwriter
Jon Erwin
Producer
Andrew Erwin
Producer
Daryl Lefever
Producer
Mark Ciardi
Producer
Kevin Downes
Producer
Kurt Warner
Executive Producer
Brenda Warner
Executive Producer
Tony Young
Executive Producer
Jon Gunn
Executive Producer
Sean Devereaux
Executive Producer
Kristopher Kimlin
Cinematography
Sean Albertson
Film Editing
John Debney
Original Music
Nicole Elespuru
Production Design
Joseph Nadeau
Art Director
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