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A modern day train hopper fighting to be a successful musician and a single mom battling to maintain custody of her daughter defy their circumstances by coming together in a relationship that may change each others lives forever.


“Champions can come from anywhere.”
A track coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.

Kevin Costner
Jim White

Maria Bello
Cheryl White

Elsie Fisher
Jamie White

Morgan Saylor
Julie White

Martha Higareda
Lupe

Vincent Martella
Brandon

Daniel Moncada
Eddie

Johnny Ortiz
Jose Cardenas

Diana Maria Riva
Señora Diaz

Omar Leyva
Señor Diaz
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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