Release Date
August 22, 2008
DVD Release Date
December 2, 2008 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
94 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements, mild language and brief rude humor
Based on a true story, a poor Illinois town comes together behind the local Pop Warner football team and their unlikely quarterback, Jasmine Plummer, the first female in Pop Warner football history. Under the tutelage of her uncle Curtis, a former high school football star, Jasmine leads her team, the Harvey Colts, to the Pop Warner Super Bowl and inspires the town of Wallace to reclaim some of its former glory.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
I was less than enthused to watch The Longshots, the PG-rated football movie starring Ice Cube. Based on a true story about one of the first female quarterbacks, The Longshots truly had a long shot chance as it was directed by Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst. Go figure. Nevertheless, I dutifully watched the movie, and while not great, The Longshots isn't a complete waste.
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