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Invincible

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2006 | 105 min | Drama, History

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

A mixed bag with no real highs. 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 The Blind Side, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented open tryout, the public consensus was that it was a waste of time – no one good enough to play professional football was going to be found this way.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $59 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 214K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ericson Core

  • Mark WahlbergVince Papale
  • Greg KinnearDick Vermeil
  • Elizabeth BanksJanet Cantrell
  • Kevin ConwayFrank Papale
  • Michael RispoliMax Cantrell
  • Kirk AcevedoTommy
  • Dov DavidoffJohnny
  • Michael KellyPete
  • Sal DarigoMick
  • Nicoye BanksTJ Banks