The Blind Side

Name: The Blind Side
Genre: Drama
Released: 2009-11-20
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Jae Head, Lily Collins

2009 | 129 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won an Oscar and audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10), though it had middling reviews (66% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz. 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 Capote or Annie Hall, 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 2 hr 9 min.
What might put you off: Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
66% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Actress. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Movie Awards: Best Actress. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar and 1 more Critics' Choice Award. Plus 8 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$309 million worldwide on a $29 million budget; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet

Trailer

Cast & crew

Directed by John Lee Hancock

Sandra BullockLeigh Anne Tuohy
Tim McGrawSean Tuohy
Quinton AaronMichael Oher
Jae HeadS.J. Tuohy
Lily CollinsCollins Tuohy
Ray McKinnonCoach Cotton
Kim DickensMrs. Boswell
Adriane LenoxDenise Oher
Kathy BatesMiss Sue
Catherine DyerMrs. Smith