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Triumph

Triumph

Drama · 2021

A bright and determined teen who has mild cerebral palsy strives to be a wrestler on his high school's team and to win over the heart of a classmate, the girl of his dreams.

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Triumph

“All his life they told him "no." He proved them wrong.”

2021 Drama 1h 40m

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6.7 / 10

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A bright and determined teen who has mild cerebral palsy strives to be a wrestler on his high school's team and to win over the heart of a classmate, the girl of his dreams.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Brett Leonard

Written by

Michael D. Coffey

RJ Mitte

RJ Mitte

Mike

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Coach Cutting

Johnathon Schaech

Johnathon Schaech

Doug

Colton Haynes

Colton Haynes

Jeff

Grace Victoria Cox

Grace Victoria Cox

Patty

Rob Gough

Rob Gough

Dan

John Newberg

John Newberg

Principal Tyler

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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.