Forever Strong

Hotshot rugby player Rick Penning was the star player of his Arizona high school team until a fateful brush with the law forces him to ponder the consequences of his actions in a Salt Lake City juvenile detention center.

Critics found the inspirational sports drama formulaic and heavy-handed, with its redemption story undercut by predictable beats.

• Coach Gelwix's philosophy of training boys to be champions in life first, then on the field, drives the plot
• Rick is placed in the Wasatch County Juvenile Detention Center and is then connected to the Highland Rugby Team

• Remember the Titansshared sports drama redemption arc centered on a troubled young athlete and a demanding coach
• Coach Cartershared inspirational sports drama with a mentor coach transforming wayward athletes through discipline
• Friday Night Lightsshared teen athlete redemption and father son conflict in an earnest sports drama

Director

Ryan Little

Release Date

2008-09-26

Runtime

112 min

Rating

7.1 / 10 (227)

What is Forever Strong about?

A reckless 17-year-old star athlete facing juvenile detention is pushed toward redemption by a demanding rugby coach.

What is Forever Strong like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Forever Strong as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.

Is Forever Strong violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Forever Strong.

What did critics think of Forever Strong?

Critics found the inspirational sports drama formulaic and heavy-handed, with its redemption story undercut by predictable beats.

Which films are like Forever Strong?

Films with a similar feel include Remember the Titans, Coach Carter, and Friday Night Lights.

How long is Forever Strong?

Forever Strong runs 112 minutes.

Where can I watch Forever Strong?

In United States, Forever Strong streams on fuboTV, The CW, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Player, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Dove Amazon Channel, Tubi TV, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Amazon MX Player.