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McFarland, USA streaming

2015 Movie United States Drama, Sport, Biography, Family 128 min FSK 0

By: Niki Caro With: Diana Maria Riva, Ramiro Rodriguez, Maria Bello, Elsie Fisher, Kevin Costner

A struggling coach and teacher who has had to move around for different incidents in his career finally comes to one of the poorest cities in America: McFarland, California. There he discovers buried potential in several high school boys and slowly turns them into championship runners and brings them closer than even he could ever imagine.

Filmium rating

74%

Mood

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Motivational

Touching

Uplifting

Cast & Crew

Niki Caro

Grant Thompson

Bettina Gilois

Christopher Cleveland

Diana Maria Riva

Valente Rodriguez

Johnny Ortiz

Maria Bello

Elsie Fisher

Ramiro Rodriguez

Kevin Costner

Mark Ciardi

Niki Caro (Director)

William Broyles Jr. (Screenwriter)

Adaptation

Based On A True Story

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Driven

Close-Up Shots

Dramatic

Naturalistic Lighting

Realistic

Steady Cam

Narrative Structure

Based On A True Story

Character-Focused

Linear

Motivational

Pace

Dynamic

Emotionally Engaging

Engaging

Moderate-Paced

Steady

Story-Driven

Runtime

Family-Friendly

Moderate Length

Soundtrack

Motivational Music

Original Score

Style

Cinematic

Drama

Dramatic

Realistic

Sports

True Story

Time-Period

1980S Setting

Central Conflict

Cultural Adjustment

Personal Struggle

Racial Integration

Team Dynamics

Team Success

Characters

Coach Jim White

Family Man

Latino Student Athletes

Ending

Community Celebration

Personal Growth

Victory

Historical Context

1980S

High School Sports

Latino Community

Key Plot Points

Community Support

Regional Victories

State Championship

Team Formation

Plot

Community Overcoming Adversity

High School Sports

Overcoming Adversity

Sports

Teamwork

Underdog Story

Setting

1980S

Latino Community

Mcfarland, California

Small California Town

Shooting Location

Camarillo, California

Mcfarland

Theme

Community Support

Community Unity

Identity

Overcoming Adversity

Perseverance

Genre

Biographical

Biography

Drama

Family

Sports

Sports Drama

Audiences

Family

Sports Enthusiasts

Sports Fans

Teenagers

Teens

Titles

City of McFarland

McFarland

McFarland USA

Mcfarland, Usa

McFarland: Sin límites

マクファーランド栄光への疾走

麦克法兰

Awards

Teen Choice Award Nomination

Box Office Success

$45.7 Million Worldwide

Critical Reception

80% Rotten Tomatoes

Mixed Reviews

Positive Audience Response

Reception

Audience Acclaim

Box Office Success

Critically Acclaimed

Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2015

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