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Woodlawn

Name: Woodlawn
Genre: Drama
Released: 2015-10-15
Cast: C. Thomas Howell, Sean Astin, Jon Voight, Virginia Williams, Brando Eaton

2015 | 123 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (6.8 out of 10), though it had a box office flop 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 Rudy or Remember the Titans, 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 3 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s. A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
AudiencesStrong
6.8 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerWeak
$14 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 53K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin

C. Thomas HowellGeorge 'Shorty' White
Sean AstinHank
Jon VoightPaul Bryant
Virginia WilliamsDebbie
Brando EatonMike Morton
Sherri ShepherdMomma Nathan
Nic BishopTandy Gerelds
Caleb CastilleTony Nathan
Kelly GreysonShelia
Rhoda GriffisAttorney Brenda Howly