American Underdog

2021
U
1h 52m

IMDb RATING

7.1/10

26K

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Dennis Quaid, Anna Paquin, and Zachary Levi in American Underdog (2021)

American Underdog tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi), who went from a stocking shelves at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film centers on Warner's unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player - but just when his dreams seemed all but out of reach, it is only with the support of his wife, Brenda (Anna Paquin) and the encouragement of his family, coaches, and teammates that Warner perseveres and finds the strength to show the world the champion that he already is. American Underdog is an uplifting story that demonstrates that anything is possible when you have faith, family and determination.

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The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star.The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star.The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star.

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IMDb RATING

7.1/10

26K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story

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American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story

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American Underdog: Welcome To The Rams

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American Underdog: Turning Point

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Trivia
The second film featuring an underdog backed by Dick Vermeil after Invincible (2006) about Vince Papale, a Philadelphia Eagles walk-on wide receiver while Vermeil was Eagles head coach.

Goofs
The UNI football game was shown outdoors. At the time Warner played there, the games were played inside the UNI Dome.

Quotes
Kurt Warner: Do what you can do, till you can do what you want to do?

Connections
Features The NFL on CBS (1956)

Soundtracks
Wink
Written by Tom Shapiro (as Thomas Shapiro), Bob DiPiero
Performed by Neal McCoy
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp. for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

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The Brenda and Kurt Warner story.

Brenda joined the Marines but received an early discharge when her first child, Zack, developed some medical issues. Kurt was a quarterback for a lower division college in Iowa in the early 1990s. Even though he had dreamed from a young age to play quarterback in the NFL he was not able to get drafted when his year came. So he made ends meet by working at a grocery store but never gave up hope.

Brenda and Kurt managed to forge a relationship and Kurt cherished her two young children. Eventually, even though too old and too inexperienced, Kurt got a job with an NFL team and when their starting QB was injured Kurt took over. It was a gamble but it paid off. And as they say, the rest is history.

This is a very well made movie and from what I can tell by reading bios, plus the extras on the movie disc, appears to be totally authentic. As you would expect with the Warners as producers. Truly a fine story of an American Underdog.

At home on BluRay from our public library.