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We Are Marshall streaming

2006 Movie United States Drama, History, Sport 124 min Ages 8+
By: McG With: Ian McShane, David Strathairn, January Jones, Kate Mara, Matthew McConaughey

In November, 1970, virtually the entire football team and coaches of Marshall University (Huntington, W.V.) die in a plane crash. That spring, led by Nate Ruffin, a player who was ill and missed the fatal flight, students rally to convince the board of governors to play the 1971 season. The college president, Don Dedman, must find a coach, who then must find players. They petition the NCAA to allow freshmen to play, and coach Jack Lengyel motivates and leads young players at the same time that he reexamines the Lombardi creed that winning is the only thing. The father and the fiancée of a player who died find strength to move on. Can Marshall win even one game in 1971?

Filmium rating
71%

Mood

Heartfelt
Inspirational
Inspiring
Melancholic
Serious
Touching

Cast & Crew

McG
Cory Helms
Jamie Linden
Kate Mara
David Strathairn
Anthony Mackie
January Jones
Ian McShane
Matthew Fox
Matthew McConaughey
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Mcg (Director)
Robert Patrick

Adaptation

Based On A True Story
Biographical
Real Events

Budget

Mainstream
Mid-Budget
Studio-Produced

Cinematic Technique

Documentary-Style
Dramatic Reenactment
Emotional
Footage-Based
Real Footage

Narrative Structure

Chronological
Linear
True Story

Pace

Dramatic
Moderate
Moderate-Paced
Reflective
Story-Driven
Uplifting

Runtime

Feature-Length
Long-Form
Over 2 Hours

Soundtrack

Dramatic Score
Emotional Music
Score By Christophe Beck

Style

Biographical
Dramatic
Realistic
Traditional

Time-Period

1970S
Based On True Events
Historical

Central Conflict

Community Grief
Program Revival
Team Rebuilding

Characters

Coach Jack Lengyel
Coach Red Dawson
Marshall Players

Ending

Hopeful
Inspirational
Legacy

Historical Context

1970S
College Football History
Vietnam Era

Key Plot Points

First Victory
Post-Crash Recovery
Team Rebuilding

Plot

Community Healing
Community Rebuilding
Football Rebuilding
Plane Crash Aftermath
Resilience
Tragedy

Setting

1970S
College Football
Community-Focused
Huntington West Virginia
Huntington, West Virginia
Local Culture

Shooting Location

Atlanta
Georgia Filming
Huntington West Virginia

Theme

Community Healing
Community Resilience
Grief And Healing
Legacy Of Tragedy
Loss And Grief
Resilience

Genre

Biographical
Historical
Inspirational
Sports Drama

Audiences

Adults
Drama Enthusiasts
Families
Family Audiences
Sports Fans

Titles

Sie waren Helden
Somos Marshall
We Are Marshall

Critical Reception

Critic Ratings
Mixed Reviews
Performance Praise

Ratings

Average Score
Critic Consensus
Rotten Tomatoes 49%

Reception

Box Office Performance
Critic Scores
Critical Reception
Emotional Impact
Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

Georgia
United States
West Virginia

Release Year

2006
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