Woodlawn

Love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s. A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field.

Critics generally found the earnest true-story football drama inspirational, while noting its conventional and faith-forward approach.

• Tony Nathan joins a predominantly white football team during Woodlawn High School's 1973 desegregation, forcing players and coaches to confront racism together.
• Hank Erwin's motivational speech leads much of the team to commit their lives to Jesus Christ and unite in prayer.
• The film connects school riots, interracial conflict, and football-team solidarity in 1970s Birmingham.
• Coach Tandy Gerelds encourages players to redirect shared anger into unity while the team faces conflict on and off the field.

• Remember the Titansshared true-story sports drama, racial integration, inspirational team solidarity, and uplifting emotional register
• The Blind Sideshared american football setting, underdog teamwork, faith-inflected inspiration, and historical racial conflict
• 42shared 1970s american sports drama, racial tension, moral conviction, and community transformation
• McFarland, USAshared true-story football drama, mentor figures, perseverance, and earnest inspirational tone

Directors

Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin

Release Date

2015-10-15

Runtime

123 min

Rating

6.8 / 10 (217)

What is Woodlawn about?

A gifted black football player and a divided Birmingham team find fragile unity amid school desegregation, racial violence, and a spiritual awakening.

What is Woodlawn like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Woodlawn as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Woodlawn violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Woodlawn as mild.

What did critics think of Woodlawn?

Critics generally found the earnest true-story football drama inspirational, while noting its conventional and faith-forward approach.

Which films are like Woodlawn?

Films with a similar feel include Remember the Titans, The Blind Side, 42, and McFarland, USA.

How long is Woodlawn?

Woodlawn runs 123 minutes.

Where can I watch Woodlawn?

In United States, Woodlawn streams on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Fawesome, Angel Studios, Tubi TV.