Overview
A heartfelt journey of friendship and determination unfolds in the Texas desert, where a love for golf transcends barriers.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- inspirational
- warm
- sincere
- family movie night
- inspirational viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film sincere, character-focused, and winning as an inspirational sports drama, while acknowledging its familiar formula and unrealized potential.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The young Mexican-American caddies create a golf course in the South Texas desert because formal opportunities are unavailable to them.
The protagonists pursue golf while navigating the social limitations imposed on Mexican-American families in 1955 Texas.
Frank Mitchell guides JB Peña and the young caddies as they learn the game and organize themselves as a team.
The boys construct and practice on their own golf course in the South Texas desert, making the landscape central to their achievement.
Films like The Long Game, and why
McFarland, USA
shared true-story sports drama, underdog teamwork, and uplifting family-friendly tone
42
shared historical sports drama, racial barriers, and determined amateur athletes
Remember the Titans
shared inspirational team-building, mentorship, and accessible family drama
The Greatest Game Ever Played
shared period sports story centered on perseverance against social exclusion
Movie Details
- Director
- Julio Quintana
- Release Date
- 2024-04-12
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (95)
Cast
- Jay Hernandez
- Dennis Quaid
- Cheech Marin
- Julian Works
- Jaina Lee Ortiz
- Brett Cullen
- Oscar Nuñez
- Paulina Chávez
- Gregory Díaz IV
- José Julián
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Long Game about?
- Five Mexican-American caddies turn a South Texas desert into a homegrown golf course and challenge the barriers keeping them from the game they love.
- What is The Long Game like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Long Game as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Long Game violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Long Game.
- What did critics think of The Long Game?
- Critics broadly found the film sincere, character-focused, and winning as an inspirational sports drama, while acknowledging its familiar formula and unrealized potential.
- Which films are like The Long Game?
- Films with a similar feel include McFarland, USA, 42, Remember the Titans, and The Greatest Game Ever Played.
- How long is The Long Game?
- The Long Game runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Long Game?
- In United States, The Long Game streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
