The Bronze

In 2004, Hope Ann Greggory became an American hero after winning the bronze medal for the women's gymnastics team. Today, she's still living in her small hometown, washed-up and embittered. Stuck in the past, Hope must reassess her life when a promising young gymnast threatens her local celebrity status.

Cast

Melissa Rauch

as Hope Annabelle Greggory

Gary Cole

as Stan Greggory

Thomas Middleditch

as Ben Lawfort

Sebastian Stan

as Lance Tucker

Cecily Strong

as Janice Townsend

Haley Lu Richardson

as Maggie Townsend

Dale Raoul

as Doris

Craig Kilborn

as Heath Parker

Dominique Dawes

as Dominique Dawes

Olga Korbut

as Olga Korbut

Reviews

Reno

> The life of an arrogant and mean farmer Olympic medal winner. Surprised to see how the film was received. I mean it was not based on the real or something, the film was not bad either. A decent story and performances, but partially an inspiring theme. You know, of course, in the sports its abou...

Kamurai

Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. Finally a movie that proves that Melissa Rauch was the hot one on "Big Bang Theory". Melissa Rauch carries this one, above and beyond, and she shows her range into dirt comedy and psychological drama without batting an eye, like a champ....

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