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Any Given Sunday

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1999 | 163 min | Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Friday Night Lights or Creed, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's long: 2 hr 43 min.

A star quarterback gets knocked out of the game and an unknown third stringer is called in to replace him. The unknown gives a stunning performance and forces the aging coach to reevaluate his game plans and life. A new co-owner/president adds to the pressure of winning. The new owner must prove herself in a male dominated world.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Berlin award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $100 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 241K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Oliver Stone

  • Al PacinoTony D'Amato
  • Cameron DiazChristina Pagniacci
  • Dennis QuaidJack 'Cap' Rooney
  • James WoodsDr. Harvey Mandrake
  • Jamie FoxxWillie Beamen
  • LL Cool JJulian Washington
  • Matthew ModineDr. Ollie Powers
  • Jim BrownMontezuma Monroe
  • Lawrence TaylorLuther 'Shark' Lavay
  • Bill BellamyJimmy Sanderson