McFarland, USA

A track coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.

Cast

Kevin Costner

as Jim White

Maria Bello

as Cheryl White

Elsie Fisher

as Jamie White

Morgan Saylor

as Julie White

Martha Higareda

as Lupe

Vincent Martella

as Brandon

Daniel Moncada

as Eddie

Johnny Ortiz

as Jose Cardenas

Diana Maria Riva

as Señora Diaz

Omar Leyva

as Señor Diaz

Reviews

Reno

> It's just a matter of when, one to find his place to fit in. Nothing wrong to call it an another version of 'Spare Parts', but it dealt with a different subject. It is a biographical-sport film, about a running race team involving seven high school students from one of the poorest towns in Amer...

r96sk

Well made, well acted. Hearty viewing. <em>'McFarland, USA'</em> sees Disney do a true story sports drama for what feels like the billionth time, but there's no disputing they sure do know how to create a wholesome and meaningful film for the genre; despite the clichés and predictability. This is...

tmdb51616167

I recently discovered this wonderful film that had somehow escaped my watchlist until now. Sometimes, trailers fail to capture the essence of a movie, leaving you unsure whether it would interest you or not. I had owned this film for some time, solely due to my collection of all things Disney, bu...

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