# Gridiron Gang (2006)

> A determined juvenile detention supervisor uses football to turn a divided group of incarcerated teenagers into a disciplined team with renewed hope.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4925

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Phil Joanou
- Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell, Leon Rippy, Kevin Dunn, Jade Yorker, David V. Thomas, Setu Taase
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421206/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, uplifting, tense, inspirational movie night, sports viewing

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