# 12 Mighty Orphans (2021)

> An earnest Depression-era coach turns a neglected orphanage football squad into an unlikely symbol of resilience and hope.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/439408

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: History, Drama, Action
- Director: Ty Roberts
- Cast: Luke Wilson, Vinessa Shaw, Wayne Knight, Martin Sheen, Jake Austin Walker, Scott Haze, Levi Dylan, Jacob Lofland
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8482584/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: inspirational, nostalgic, earnest, inspirational movie night, sports movie marathon

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