Pride

2007, Drama, 1h 44m

111 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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Pride features a typically stellar performance from Terrence Howard, but ultimately falls victim to its over usage of sports movie clichés. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In 1970s Philadelphia, Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), who is driven by a love of competitive swimming, fixes up an abandoned pool building with the help of a janitor named Elston (Bernie Mac). But when city officials mark the place for demolition, he fights back by founding an all-black swim team. Facing racism, violence and a hostile city official, Jim struggles to prepare his novice swimmers for the state championships.

Cast & Crew

Terrence Howard
Jim Ellis
Bernie Mac
Elston
Kevin Phillips
Andre
Evan Ross
Reggie
Nate Parker
Hakim
Brandon Fobbs
Puddin Head
Alphonso McAuley
Walt
Kimberly Elise
Sue Davis
Gary Anthony Sturgis
Franklin
Regine Nehy
Willie
Tom Arnold
Bink
Scott Eastwood
Jake
Sunu Gonera
Director
J. Mills Goodloe
Writer
Michael Gozzard
Writer
Kevin M. Smith
Writer
Paul Hall
Producer
Brett Forbes
Producer
Patrick Rizzotti
Producer
Michael Paseornek
Executive Producer
John Sacchi
Executive Producer
Malcolm Petal
Executive Producer
Kimberly C. Anderson
Executive Producer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Cinematography
Billy Fox
Film Editing
Steve Saklad
Production Design
Paul Simmons
Costume Design
Anya Colloff
Casting
Amy McIntyre Britt
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Critic Reviews for Pride

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Audience Reviews for Pride

  • Apr 17, 2011
    I really like Terrence Howard, and this movie was pretty good. Despite being super-sweet (to the point of saccharine), and being emotionally heavy-handed, I still had tears well in my eyes from time to time. While not overtly racist, this film was subtly racist. In the entire film there was only one positive white character, and he was only shown briefly at the beginning. Many of the white characters were blatantly, and ridiculously evil. BUT..I understood the meaning of the movie, and I did enjoy it.
    Cynthia S Super Reviewer
  • Mar 04, 2011
    I really liked this film alot. It's simple, very formulaic, but it is also very touching. Terrence Howard gives a very good performance. I'd recommend this film to anyone.
    Jameson W Super Reviewer
  • Oct 26, 2010
    Another late night find, this is a 'type' of film that we've seen many times before but it is still very entertaining and Terence Howard and Bernie Mac are great. Maybe because I used to be a swimmer I enjoyed this more than most but the film worked for me. Perhaps it could have done with a bit more grit but these Hollywood true story films always leave a bit of a sweet taste behind. Pretty good though.
    David S Super Reviewer
  • Jul 15, 2009
    I love swimming movies, even though actors can't swim for toffee. Plus this ones got Terrence Howard in it, hurray, Though Terrence Howards in everything
    Lesley N Super Reviewer
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