The Blind Side

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Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless black teen, has drifted in and out of the school system for years. Then Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her husband, Sean (Tim McGraw), take him in. The Tuohys eventually become Michael's legal guardians, transforming both his life and theirs. Michael's tremendous size and protective instincts make him a formidable force on the gridiron, and with help from his new family and devoted tutor, he realizes his potential as a student and football player.

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It might strike some viewers as a little too pat, but The Blind Side has the benefit of strong source material and a strong performance from Sandra Bullock.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

This is a horrid film, and I hated it, and while, I suppose, you can't argue with a true story, you can always argue with the way it is told.

Aug 30, 2018

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

... I must say that I doubt I'd like the film as much had it not been Christmas and just a plain ole good family flick to see with my mom.

Rated: B

Sep 12, 2017

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Richard Brody

New Yorker

The movie is done with crispness, vigor, down-home humor, and an over-all tang of good feeling, but the pushing of buttons is the work of extraordinary calculation.

Jan 24, 2014

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Hanco*ck’s movie feels like an overly schmaltzy Disney production. All the realism of the story has been replaced by heavy sentimentality and scenes that play to audience expectations.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 30, 2023

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Richard Crouse

There's too much emotional manipulation and huge problems seem to get solved a little too easily for it to be 100 percent believable, but it is an entertaining movie anchored by two very good, but very different actors.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The plot of uncommon human kindness and charity is a formula for box office success and reasonable entertainment, but the execution is incredibly conventional.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 28, 2020

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Johannes S Beautiful, emotional movie and Sandra Bullock is amazing. Sometimes it is a little too childish, but still very enjoyable. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/15/24 Full Review Dan R Great family watch, emotionally movie with real struggles. The cast was great, however some aspects of the movie were a little over top, but nonetheless it's one I recommend. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/08/24 Full Review Alan O I just finished watching this with my mum, absolutely brilliant movie. I've been wanting to watch it for the last couple of years, I finally gave it a go and we both thought it was amazing. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review Chloe A Although at times it gets a bit boring and repetitive in its overall themes, 'The Blind Side' manages to deliver a clear message about the importance of family and the importance of racial equality throughout education and life. Sandra Bullock's performance is undeniably authentic and put forward with complete finesse, which adds to the solid intentions of the creative team behind this film. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/25/24 Full Review Teddy B By-the-books sentimentalism in what is obviously supposed to be a dead ringer for a Best Picture Academy Award. It doesn't seem to quite lift off in any way that made the viewing experience impactful or meaningful. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/09/24 Full Review London L Im not even that in to the drama genre but this is one of my favorites. Love the story. I smile often during the movie, even chuckle at times. Heartfelt. Warm. I have rewatched this movie many times. Never loses its effect on me or the enjoyment of watching it. All actors are tremendous. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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John Lee Hanco*ck Director Sandra Bullock Leigh Anne Tuohy Tim McGraw Sean Tuohy Quinton Aaron Michael Oher Jae Head S.J. Lily Collins Collins

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Synopsis Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless black teen, has drifted in and out of the school system for years. Then Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her husband, Sean (Tim McGraw), take him in. The Tuohys eventually become Michael's legal guardians, transforming both his life and theirs. Michael's tremendous size and protective instincts make him a formidable force on the gridiron, and with help from his new family and devoted tutor, he realizes his potential as a student and football player.

Director: John Lee Hanco*ck
Producer: Gil Netter, Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove
Screenwriter: John Lee Hanco*ck
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Gil Netter
Rating: PG-13 (Drug References|Brief Violence|Sexual References)
Genre: Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 20, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $256.0M
Runtime: 2h 8m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS