The Blind Side (2009)
Based on the extraordinary true story
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 20 November 2009 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | John Lee Hancock |
| Starring | Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw and Quinton Aaron |
| Runtime | 129 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 6.3/10 · Metacritic 53/100 · Rotten Tomatoes 66% · TMDB users 7.7/10 |
| Budget | $29 million |
| Box office | $309 million worldwide |
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What kind of watch this is
John Lee Hancock directs a 129-minute drama about a family that picks up a homeless teenager and turns him into a football star. It leans heavily on the idea that kindness is a tangible force that can reshape a life. The film does not try to hide its sentiment. It wants you to feel the weight of a mother’s love and the heat of a stadium crowd. Sandra Bullock anchors the performance with a steady, warm presence that makes the emotional beats land. It is a straightforward, earnest look at how one person can change a trajectory.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes holds a 66% Tomatometer score and a 6.3/10 average, while Metacritic sits at 53. That is the definition of mixed. Sandra Bullock’s performance earned the most consistent praise, with A. O. Scott noting she is "convincing enough" in the role. But the film itself drew sharper scrutiny. Peter Bradshaw called it a "waxwork parade," a verdict that stuck. Critics also questioned the narrative's reliance on a white savior trope.
How it did with audiences
The Blind Side cost $29 million and took in $309 million worldwide. It opened in second place behind The Twilight Saga: New Moon, pulling in $34.5 million for the weekend. That performance set a career high for Sandra Bullock’s opening numbers. The film climbed to first place during its third weekend, driven by word-of-mouth, before closing its domestic run near $256 million. It also stands as the highest-grossing football film and sports drama of all time in the US, unadjusted for inflation. On TMDB, users rate it 7.7 out of 10.
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Sources
- The Blind Side on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q206497 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “The Blind Side (film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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