Draft Day
Seen it?2014 | 110 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 The Blind Side or Rudy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
At the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must decide what he's willing to sacrifice on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with NFL dreams.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$30 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 332K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ivan Reitman
- Kevin CostnerSonny Weaver Jr.
- Jennifer GarnerAli Parker
- Denis LearyVince Penn
- Chadwick BosemanVontae Mack
- Frank LangellaAnthony Molina
- Josh PenceBo Callahan
- Arian FosterRay Jennings
- Terry CrewsEarl Jennings
- Ellen BurstynBarb Weaver
- Sean CombsChris Crawford