Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- uplifting
- inspirational
- warm
- sports night
- inspirational movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found it to be a heartfelt and effective Disney sports drama, even if its familiar underdog formula lacks extra dramatic punch.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Vince loses his substitute teaching job, faces divorce, and pursues an open tryout for the Philadelphia Eagles despite lacking conventional professional credentials.
The Eagles' open tryouts become Vince's chance to demonstrate his value before coaches, teammates, and a skeptical community.
The Disney production presents Vince's setbacks, friendships, and football breakthrough in a warm, accessible underdog-drama mode.
The story connects Vince's personal struggle to Philadelphia neighborhood life and the civic importance of the Eagles.
Films like Invincible, and why
Friday Night Lights
uplifting true story sports drama centered on an unlikely athlete overcoming personal and institutional obstacles
The Rookie
feel-good underdog sports narrative with working-class characters, community stakes, and a determined central performance
The World's Fastest Indian
biographical sports drama about an overlooked adult pursuing an improbable professional opportunity
Movie Details
- Director
- Ericson Core
- Release Date
- 2006-08-25
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (1072)
Cast
- Mark Wahlberg
- Greg Kinnear
- Elizabeth Banks
- Kevin Conway
- Michael Rispoli
- Kirk Acevedo
- Dov Davidoff
- Michael Kelly
- Sal Darigo
- Nicoye Banks
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus, fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow, Wonder Project Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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 Invincible about?
- A down-on-his-luck Philadelphia bartender risks rejection at an open Eagles tryout and finds a life-changing chance to prove himself.
- What is Invincible like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Invincible as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Invincible violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Invincible as mild.
- What did critics think of Invincible?
- Critics generally found it to be a heartfelt and effective Disney sports drama, even if its familiar underdog formula lacks extra dramatic punch.
- Which films are like Invincible?
- Films with a similar feel include Friday Night Lights, The Rookie, and The World's Fastest Indian.
- How long is Invincible?
- Invincible runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Invincible?
- In United States, Invincible streams on Disney Plus, fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow, Wonder Project Amazon Channel.
