Directed by John Lee Hancock
An Academy Award-winning drama film directed by John Lee Hancock. Winner of Best Actress, with 1 additional Oscar nomination including Best Picture.
◈ CrunchScore
Top 5%
of all movies · weighted by audience size & source agreement
★ TMDB Audience Rating
7.7/10
7K ratings
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
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Awards
Top 5% in every cohort we track — a consistent classic.
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