# McFarland, USA (2015)

> A displaced coach finds purpose and community by guiding overlooked California teenagers toward championship success.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/130695

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Director: Niki Caro
- Cast: Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Elsie Fisher, Morgan Saylor, Martha Higareda, Vincent Martella, Daniel Moncada, Johnny Ortiz
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2097298/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: inspirational, warm, heartwarming, family movie night, inspirational viewing

## Synopsis

A struggling coach discovers hidden talent in a small town, inspiring a team to greatness.

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