McFarland, USA
Seen it?2015 | 128 min | Drama, Family
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10). 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 families.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
A track coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$46 million worldwide on a $17 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 284K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Niki Caro
- Kevin CostnerJim White
- Maria BelloCheryl White
- Elsie FisherJamie White
- Morgan SaylorJulie White
- Martha HigaredaLupe
- Vincent MartellaBrandon
- Daniel MoncadaEddie
- Johnny OrtizJose Cardenas
- Diana Maria RivaSeñora Diaz
- Omar LeyvaSeñor Diaz