My All American
An undersized Texas football hopeful finds belonging and lasting courage when a life-changing diagnosis tests what it means to be a champion.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- earnest
- sentimental
- inspirational
- sports movie night
- inspirational viewing
What critics said
Critics agreed that Freddie Steinmark's real-life story is moving but was presented through manipulative, melodramatic, overly earnest sports-film conventions.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Freddie is initially judged too small for football but wins recognition through training, toughness, and play.
Freddie's injury leads to a shocking diagnosis and reframes his identity beyond competition.
The film presents Freddie's football journey, diagnosis, and heroism in an overtly emotional inspirational register.
The University of Texas, Darrell Royal, Longhorn team culture, and Austin setting anchor the drama in Texas football tradition.
Films like My All American, and why
Rudy
shared true-story sports drama, underdog athlete, and inspirational perseverance
Friday Night Lights
shared american football setting, collegiate competition, and earnest overcoming-adversity arc
Hoosiers
shared inspirational sports drama, coach mentor, and emotionally direct championship culture
The Express
shared biographical sports drama and heroic response to a life-changing medical crisis
Movie Details
- Director
- Angelo Pizzo
- Release Date
- 2015-11-13
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (191)
Cast
- Aaron Eckhart
- Finn Wittrock
- Robin Tunney
- Sarah Bolger
- Michael Reilly Burke
- Todd Allen
- Richard Kohnke
- Donny Boaz
- Juston Street
- Mackenzie Meehan
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , Wonder Project Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is My All American about?
- An undersized Texas football hopeful finds belonging and lasting courage when a life-changing diagnosis tests what it means to be a champion.
- What is My All American like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of My All American as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is My All American violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in My All American as mild.
- What did critics think of My All American?
- Critics agreed that Freddie Steinmark's real-life story is moving but was presented through manipulative, melodramatic, overly earnest sports-film conventions.
- Which films are like My All American?
- Films with a similar feel include Rudy, Friday Night Lights, Hoosiers, and The Express.
- How long is My All American?
- My All American runs 118 minutes.
- Where can I watch My All American?
- In United States, My All American streams on UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , Wonder Project Amazon Channel.
