The Gridiron

2016

Comedy / Drama / Sport

IMDb Rating 5.3/10 10 151 151

sports

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Plot summary

Based on a true story in 1985. Derek is a dreamer and a loser. No matter how hard he tries he fails at everything he attempts. Determined to show the world he can succeed at something he forms an American Football team in a country dominated by Soccer, Rugby, Cricket and Fish & Chips. His desire to succeed consumes his life and he is blind to see that his success will lead to him losing everything.

Director

Gary Delaney Photo
Gary Delaney

Top cast

Paul Nicholas Photo
Paul Nicholas as Mr. Stanyer
Annie Vanders Photo
Annie Vanders as Sharky
Michael Dixon Photo
Michael Dixon as Derek
Gil Kolirin Photo
Gil Kolirin as Soccer Bully
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894.99 MB
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 37 min
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1 hr 37 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by vchimpanzee

It's okay, sort of inspiring

Unlike most movies of this type, it's obvious halfway through we will never really see a championship or anything like that. A happy ending for this group likely would have to be playing in just one real game, never mind winning. But as you have probably concluded, this team must have been quite successful to have a movie based on what they did. Photos and footage of the real team are shown, along with their accomplishments, at the end.Still, it is inspiring to watch the misadventures of this group when they do no more than not give up. It is discouraging to see Derek continue to fall deeper and deeper in the debt and deal with even more obstacles, but maybe he'll pull himself out.As a British movie, this doesn't have the wacky comedy expected from Americans. The laughs are more low-key but there is plenty of physical comedy, also low-key.Dorsey Levens as the coach gives the real standout performance. He starts out as a stereotypical black American, but he shows real talent turning the comical group into a real team.Michael Dixon as Derek isn't really easy to like, but he is appealing enough. Rebecca Summers as Kym is attractive and caring.The Right Said Fred brothers (quite likable, and they also perform one of the songs used in the movie) have what Derek needs at their store.I'm not a sports fan, but you don't have to be to enjoy this.
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