Synopsis
At the NFL Draft, General Manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must decide what he's willing to sacrifice on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with NFL dreams.
Scores
Overall Score
77.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
81.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
80.2%
Review Aggregate
63.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 159 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, family-friendly, realistic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivenfamily-friendlyrealisticsuspensefulromanticupliftingemotionalfunnygrittylighthearted
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Costner | 2014 | $1,504,000 | $1,994,000 | (est) |
| Jennifer Garner | 2014 | $926,000 | $1,227,000 | (est) |
| Denis Leary | 2014 | $697,000 | $924,000 | (est) |
| Frank Langella | 2014 | $570,000 | $756,000 | (est) |
| Sam Elliott | 2014 | $488,000 | $646,000 | (est) |
| Ellen Burstyn | 2014 | $429,000 | $569,000 | (est) |
| Chadwick Boseman | 2014 | $385,000 | $511,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count159
Rotten Tomatoes audience score65.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes71,521
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $28,842,237 | $38,224,798 |
| International | 2014 | $981,962 | $1,301,400 |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $29,824,199 | $39,526,199 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $14,813,903 | $19,632,959 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $4,168,000 | $5,523,877 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $3,302,000 | $4,376,161 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $4,752,000 | $6,297,856 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $12,809,000 | $16,975,848 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $6,922,137 | $9,173,952 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $46,767,040 | $61,980,653 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $25,000,000 | $33,132,657 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $16,823,000 (est) | $22,295,628 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $935,000 | $1,239,161 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $1,870,000 | $2,478,323 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $4,250,000 | $5,632,552 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $48,878,000 | $64,778,321 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $-2,110,960 | $-2,797,668 |
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