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  • We Are Marshall
  • Opened December 22, 2006 | Runtime:2 hr. 7 min.
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  • PG
    emotional thematic material, a crash scene, and mild language
  • We Are Marshall tells an inspiring true story set in Huntington, West Virginia, a small town steeped in the rich tradition of college football. For decades, players, coaches, fans and families have come together to cheer on Marshall Read More
  • Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, Anthony Mackie, David Strathairn, Ian McShane
  • Director: McG
  • Genres: Docudrama, Drama, Sports Drama

We Are Marshall Recent Fan Reviews

  • WE ARE MARSHALL
    by lugubriousthespian

    The truly inspiring story of finding the courage to rise again is brought to vivid life here in this true story of Huntington, WV that lost 75 people in a plane crash in 1971, including the lives of...

  • We Are Marshall
    by Brit07

    I really enjoyed this movie. This tended to go along the lines of other sports related movies such as Remember the Titans, Friday Night Lights, Glory Road, Coach Carter and so forth. But each was...

  • Worth Renting
    by

    I don't put much faith in football movies since I've never played it and have never really been in to watching it either. That said I think this drama was well done and definitely had its tear...

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We Are Marshall Critic Reviews

Metascore®53 out of 100 | Mixed or average reviews

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 75
    Chicago Tribune | Jessica Reaves

    Surprisingly restrained and undeniably entertaining.

  • 75
    ReelViews | James Berardinelli

    We Are Marshall is precisely what one expects from a true sports story: it's...

  • 70
    Los Angeles Times | Kevin Crust

    The film is injected with a refreshing energy whenever McConaughey is...

  • 60
    The Hollywood Reporter | Kirk Honeycutt

    What should have been an inspirational story about fortitude and courage in...

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Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 4.2 out of 5
Metascore®:
53 out of 100 Mixed or average reviews

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We Are Marshall Movie Photos

  • Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Matthew McConaughey as Sandy and Jack Lengeyl in "We Are Marshall."
  • The 'young Thundering Herd' gather at the memorial of former football players in "We Are Marshall."
  • Jack Lengyel (Matthew McConaughey) visits Red Dawson (Matthew Fox) at home in "We Are Marshall."
  • Nate Ruffin (Anthony Mackie) points to the stands in "We Are Marshall."
  • President Dedmon (David Strathairn) and University board member Paul Griffen (Ian McShane) in "We Are Marshall."
  • Running back Chris Griffin (Wes Brown) says goodbye to girlfriend Annie Cantrell (Kate Mara) in "We Are Marshall."
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