Draft Day (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Draft Day is a 2014 sports drama directed by Ivan Reitman, starring Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner and Frank Langella. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $29.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on Howdy and Lionsgate+, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Ivan Reitman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Summit Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Draft Day About?
The premise of Draft Day without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As the NFL Draft unfolds, Cleveland Browns general manager Sonny Weaver finds himself at a pivotal moment. Acquiring the highly sought-after first draft pick puts immense pressure on him, forcing difficult decisions that impact not only his career but also the lives of numerous aspiring players. He must navigate complex negotiations and personal conflicts while dealing with the weight of expectation and the scrutiny of the league.
Draft Day Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- national football league
- smartphone
- chevrolet
- chevrolet camaro
- gatorade
- tubi tv
- cadillac automobile
- ford motor company
- honda
- honda civic
- pepsi
- american football team
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- american football ball
- football helmet
- baseball cap
- american football jersey
- american football player
- pizza
- american football field
- zippo lighter
- espn
- telephone
- bud light
- lenovo personal computer
- laptop computer
- wilson sporting goods
- cleveland ohio
- nike
- adidas
- reebok
- tablet computer
- beer
- lays potato chips
- bmw
- coffee
- necktie
- high definition television
- ultra high definition television
- 4k television
- airport
- airplane
- seattle washington
- papa john's pizza
- kansas city chiefs
- buffalo bills
- miami dolphins
- m&m's
- samsung
- gmc
Where to Watch Draft Day
Stream it on Howdy and Lionsgate+, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Draft Day Cast
Kevin Costner leads the cast, with Jennifer Garner and Frank Langella. Directed by Ivan Reitman; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ivan Reitman
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· 2 moreDraft Day Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Draft Day 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 67% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
140 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.2 /5
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Draft Day Plot Summary
What happens in Draft Day from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the pivotal day of the fictionalized 2014 NFL Draft, the highly anticipated consensus number one pick is none other than Bo Callahan, a star quarterback from the University of Wisconsin and reigning Heisman Trophy winner. Meanwhile, Cleveland Browns’ general manager Sonny Weaver Jr. (Kevin Costner) finds himself in a challenging position, holding the seventh overall pick. Recently traumatized by his father’s death—a man who once coached the Browns—Sonny is grappling with emotional turmoil as he navigates through the day.
Full summary
The whole story of Draft Day, scene by scene
Draft Day Box Office
Draft Day grossed $29.8 million worldwide. $28.8 million came from the US and Canada and $981,962 (3%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$29.8M
- US & Canada
- $28.8M
- International
- $982K
Draft Day Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Draft Day.
How Well Do You Know Draft Day?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the general manager of the Cleveland Browns in Draft Day?
Cars in Draft Day
18 cars on screen, including the 2012 GMC Sierra and the 2013 Cadillac XTS.
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2010 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role -
2005 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Draft Day Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “드래프트 데이” and “A Grande Escolha”.
- Also known as
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- 드래프트 데이
- A Grande Escolha
- Draft Day: Dia D
- 超级选秀日
- Draft Day - Tag der Entscheidung
- Karar Günü
- Le Repêchage
- El Día del Triunfo
- Decision Final
- Decisión final
- Le Pari
- День драфта
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- Η Μεγάλη Μέρα
- Újoncok napja
- יום הבוחר
- 选秀日
- Ostatni Gwizdek
- Velký draft
- Ден на подбора
- Veľký draft
- 超級選秀日
- Šaukimų diena
- 超級選拔戰
- ドラフト・デイ
- День драфту
- เกมกู้เกียรติ คนชนคน
- يوم الاختيار
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Draft Day FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Draft Day, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Draft Day?
Draft Day runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Draft Day released?
Draft Day was released on April 11, 2014.
Who directed Draft Day?
Draft Day was directed by Ivan Reitman.
More films by Ivan Reitman Who is in the cast of Draft Day?
Draft Day stars Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner and Frank Langella, among 6 credited actors.
Where can I watch Draft Day?
In the US, Draft Day is streaming on Howdy and Lionsgate+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Draft Day make at the box office?
Draft Day grossed $29.8 million worldwide ($28.8 million domestic, $981,962 international).
How is Draft Day rated?
Draft Day has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Draft Day have a post-credit scene?
No. Draft Day has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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