“Based on the extraordinary true story”
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
Sandra Bullock
Leigh Anne Tuohy
Tim McGraw
Sean Tuohy
Quinton Aaron
Michael Oher
Jae Head
S.J. Tuohy
Lily Collins
Collins Tuohy
Ray McKinnon
Coach Cotton
Kim Dickens
Mrs. Boswell
Adriane Lenox
Denise Oher
Kathy Bates
Miss Sue
Catherine Dyer
Mrs. Smith
The Blind Side is a drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of sports, american football, adoption, private school, education, based on true story. Directed by John Lee Hancock, it stars Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron. The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
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