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Draft Day

Draft Day

Drama · 2014

At the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must decide what he's willing to sacrifice on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with NFL dreams.

Movie details

Draft Day

“The greatest victories don't always happen on the field.”

2014 Drama 1h 50m

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TMDB

6.7 / 10

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At the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must decide what he's willing to sacrifice on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with NFL dreams.

CriticWise case file

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ivan Reitman

Written by

Rajiv Joseph · Scott Rothman

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

Sonny Weaver Jr.

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner

Ali Parker

Denis Leary

Denis Leary

Vince Penn

Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman

Vontae Mack

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

Anthony Molina

Josh Pence

Josh Pence

Bo Callahan

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Arian Foster

Ray Jennings

Court is in session

Put Draft Day on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.