Glory Road
Seen it?2006 | 118 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (7.4 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 history buffs. If you loved Coach Carter or I Swear, 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 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$43 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 174K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Gartner
- Josh LucasDon Haskins
- Derek LukeBobby Joe Hill
- Jon VoightAdolph Rupp
- Austin NicholsJerry Armstrong
- Evan JonesMoe Iba
- Mehcad BrooksHarry Flournoy
- Damaine RadcliffWillie 'Scoops' Cager
- Alphonso McAuleyOrsten Artis
- Emily DeschanelMary Haskins
- Red WestRoss Moore