Synopsis
"Go Tigers!" is a rare behind-the-scenes chronicling of a remarkable season for the Massillon Tigers high school football team, played out in a small rustbelt town that draws its identity from football. During the course of the season, THREE YOUNG STARS emerge who are forced to carry the burden of the town and their teammates as they confront their uncertain future.
Scores
Overall Score
24.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
9.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
16.4%
Review Aggregate
75.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 87% of 39 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, uplifting, realistic. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnyupliftingrealisticcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Irwin | 2001 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Ellery Moore | 2001 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Joe Paterno | 2001 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Danny Studer | 2001 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score85.0
RT critic review count40
Rotten Tomatoes audience score68.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes843
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2001 | $151,779 | $268,849 |
| International | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2001 | $151,779 | $268,849 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2001 | $75,890 | $134,424 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2001 | $3,547,000 | $6,282,857 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2001 | $5,300,000 | $9,387,973 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2001 | $68,301 | $120,982 |
| Total Revenues | 2001 | $8,991,190 | $15,926,236 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2001 | $250,000 (est) | $442,829 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2001 | $121,000 (est) | $214,329 (est) |
| Participations | 2001 | $360,000 | $637,674 |
| Residuals ? | 2001 | $649,000 | $1,149,584 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2001 | $50,000 | $88,566 |
| Total Expenses | 2001 | $1,430,000 | $2,532,981 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2001 | $7,561,190 | $13,393,255 |
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