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Draft Day
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Draft Day (2014)

Comedy Sports
Rated PG-13
120 min.
Release Date
April 11, 2014
DVD Release Date
September 2, 2014 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Ivan Reitman
Writer
Rajiv Joseph, Scott Rothman
Cast
Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner, Ellen Burstyn, Denis Leary, Frank Langella, Chadwick Boseman, Sean Combs
Running Time
120 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and sexual references

On the day of the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver (Costner) has the opportunity to save football in Cleveland when he trades for the number one pick. He must quickly decide what he's willing to sacrifice in pursuit of perfection as the lines between his personal and professional life become blurred on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with dreams of playing in the NFL.... Full synopsis »

MOVIE REVIEW

In the NFL-endorsed Moneyball wannabe Draft Day, the Seattle Seahawks are the worst team in the league, lack a quarterback and have the #1 pick headed into the highly anticipated day. While the movie is a work of fiction, the disparity between reality - the Seahawks are the reigning Super Bowl champions - and said fiction is glaring. And that's the least of Draft Day's problems. Full movie review »
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