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The Blind Side

The Blind Side

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The Blind Side

"Based on the extraordinary true story"

2009

2h 9m

7.7(7014 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock

Leigh Anne Tuohy

Tim McGraw

Tim McGraw

Sean Tuohy

Quinton Aaron

Quinton Aaron

Michael Oher

Jae Head

Jae Head

S.J. Tuohy

Lily Collins

Lily Collins

Collins Tuohy

Ray McKinnon

Ray McKinnon

Coach Cotton

Kim Dickens

Kim Dickens

Mrs. Boswell

Adriane Lenox

Adriane Lenox

Denise Oher

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Miss Sue

Catherine Dyer

Catherine Dyer

Mrs. Smith

Creative team

Directed by: John Lee Hancock
Written by: John Lee Hancock
Produced by: Gil Netter
Andrew A. Kosove

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