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We Are Marshall

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2006 | 131 min | Drama, History

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Rudy or Coach Carter, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

When a plane crash claims the lives of members of the Marshall University football team and some of its fans, the team's new coach and his surviving players try to keep the football program alive.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $44 million worldwide on a $65 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 244K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by McG

  • Matthew McConaugheyJack Lengyel
  • Matthew FoxRed Dawson
  • Anthony MackieNate Ruffin
  • David StrathairnPresident Dedmon
  • Ian McShanePaul Griffen
  • Kate MaraAnnie Cantrell
  • January JonesCarole Dawson
  • Kate KneelandTicket Taker
  • Wes BrownChris Griffen
  • L. Warren YoungMickey Jackson