My All American

Freddie Steinmark, an underdog on the gridiron, faces the toughest challenge of his life after leading his team to a championship season.

Critics agreed that Freddie Steinmark's real-life story is moving but was presented through manipulative, melodramatic, overly earnest sports-film conventions.

• Freddie is initially judged too small for football but wins recognition through training, toughness, and play.
• Freddie's injury leads to a shocking diagnosis and reframes his identity beyond competition.
• The film presents Freddie's football journey, diagnosis, and heroism in an overtly emotional inspirational register.
• The University of Texas, Darrell Royal, Longhorn team culture, and Austin setting anchor the drama in Texas football tradition.

• Rudyshared true-story sports drama, underdog athlete, and inspirational perseverance
• Friday Night Lightsshared american football setting, collegiate competition, and earnest overcoming-adversity arc
• Hoosiersshared inspirational sports drama, coach mentor, and emotionally direct championship culture
• The Expressshared biographical sports drama and heroic response to a life-changing medical crisis

Director

Angelo Pizzo

Release Date

2015-11-13

Runtime

118 min

Rating

7.0 / 10 (193)

What is My All American about?

An undersized Texas football hopeful finds belonging and lasting courage when a life-changing diagnosis tests what it means to be a champion.

What is My All American like to watch?

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

Is My All American violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in My All American as mild.

What did critics think of My All American?

Critics agreed that Freddie Steinmark's real-life story is moving but was presented through manipulative, melodramatic, overly earnest sports-film conventions.

Which films are like My All American?

Films with a similar feel include Rudy, Friday Night Lights, Hoosiers, and The Express.

How long is My All American?

My All American runs 118 minutes.

Where can I watch My All American?

In United States, My All American streams on The Roku Channel, The CW, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , Wonder Project Amazon Channel.