# American Underdog (2021)

> A grocery-store stockboy battles years of setbacks to reach the NFL, carried by his wife's faith and the support of the people around him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/474805

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Director: Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin
- Cast: Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Hayden Zaller, Ser'Darius Blain, Dennis Quaid, Chance Kelly, Simeon Castille, Bruce McGill
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11729298/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: inspirational, warm, hopeful, family movie night, sports viewing

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