
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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatAn exciting sports film that also stands as an emotionally rich depiction of community, sharing, and generosity. |
| Baret NewsKam WilliamsKevin Costner has never been more endearing than in this outing as a devoted mentor and family man. |
| leonardmaltin.comLeonard MaltinOne of Kevin Costner's finest performance... A well-told story told that is full of heart |
| RogerEbert.comGlenn KennyCostner’s uncanny evocation of Gary Cooper masculinity and Gregory Peck compassion in the role of coach Jim White is the glue that holds it together, but the rest of the cast is equally inspired. |
| Deadline Hollywood DailyPete HammondThe first great film of 2015. Kevin Costner knows his way around this kind of story and is wonderful. Inspiring. |
| ColoradoParent.comChristian TotoKevin Costner is suddenly the go-to star for tackling the country's thorniest problems on screen. |
| Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)Linda CookKevin Costner never steals the spotlight from the characters who play his cross-country team in this heartwarming, character-driven film. |
| Detroit NewsTom LongYes, it's a bit corny and convenient at times, but there's an admiration here for hard work, ambition and battling adversity that overrides cynicism. "McFarland, USA" is a good film about good people; nothing wrong with that. |
| ReviewExpress.comDiana SaengerCostner nails his role as Coach in this inspiring family film. |
| Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL)Pamela PowellRegardless of the sometimes flat emotional acting, the story still maintains its ability to pull on your heartstrings. |