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McFarland, USA

McFarland, USA

Champions can come from anywhere.

20157.52h 8m

Overview

A track coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.

Directed by Niki Caro
Written by Grant Thompson, Bettina Gilois, Christopher Cleveland
Produced by Mark Ciardi, Gordon Gray
Box Office0Revenue: $45.7M

Top Cast

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

Jim White

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Cheryl White

Elsie Fisher

Elsie Fisher

Jamie White

Morgan Saylor

Morgan Saylor

Julie White

Martha Higareda

Martha Higareda

Lupe

Vincent Martella

Vincent Martella

Brandon

Daniel Moncada

Daniel Moncada

Eddie

Johnny Ortiz

Johnny Ortiz

Jose Cardenas

Diana Maria Riva

Diana Maria Riva

Señora Diaz

Omar Leyva

Omar Leyva

Señor Diaz

Themes & Keywords

small towncaliforniacoachchampionshipwoman directortrack and field

About McFarland, USA

McFarland, USA is a drama, family film released in 2015 exploring themes of small town, california, coach, championship, woman director, track and field. Directed by Niki Caro, it stars Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Elsie Fisher. A track coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.

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