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The Blind Side is a 2009 American sports drama film written and directed by John Lee Hancock. Based on the 2006 book of the same name by Michael Lewis, [2] the film tells the story of Michael Oher, a football offensive lineman who overcame an impoverished upbringing to play in the National Football League (NFL) with the help of Leigh Anne and ...
Nov 20, 2009 · The Blind Side is a 2009 film based on the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American who became an NFL star with the help of a white family. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this Oscar-winning movie.
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- Biography, Drama, Sport
- John Lee Hancock
- 2009-11-20
Aug 15, 2023 · Here’s how The Blind Side stacks up to the real story, what Oher has said about the movie over the years, and the legal turmoil brewing more than a decade after its release.
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A teen without a home finds success on and off the football field after he’s taken in by a determined mom and her affluent family. Based on a true story. Watch trailers & learn more.
- 128 min
Aug 15, 2023 · The former NFL player and subject of the hit book and film claims the movie portrayed him as dumb, lazy and needing to be taught football, and that the Tuohy family never adopted him. He also alleges they exploited him for their personal gain and NCAA benefits.
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- Becca Wood
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Apr 13, 2020 · Based on the real life story of #MichaelOher, Big Mike is a homeless teen struggling survive on his own. While he has every obstacle stacked against him, a local family takes him...
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- 1.5M
- Warner Bros. Entertainment
6 days ago · Real-life events after The Blind Side include the Tuohy family selling their franchise restaurants for $213 million. Michael Oher disputed the movie's adoption narrative, leading to a lawsuit and an end to his conservatorship. Collins Tuohy won state championships and co-owns a cookie company, while SJ Tuohy works with UCF athletes.
