Remember the Titans

Name: Remember the Titans
Genre: Drama
Released: 2000-09-29
Cast: Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris, Ryan Hurst, Donald Faison

2000 | 113 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10), though it had middling reviews (71% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Coach Carter, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off: Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

After leading his football team to 15 winning seasons, coach Bill Yoast is demoted and replaced by Herman Boone – tough, opinionated and as different from the beloved Yoast as he could be. The two men learn to overcome their differences and turn a group of hostile young men into champions.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10
AwardsSolid
8 wins and 18 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$137 million worldwide on a $30 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 914K people sought it out in the past year