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Gleason (2016): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Gleason is a 2016 documentary directed by J. Clay Tweel, starring Steve Gleason. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $583,664 worldwide. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.3/10.

IMDb rating
8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
worldwide gross
$583.7K
Metascore
80
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Gleason (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
J. Clay Tweel
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gleason About?

The premise of Gleason without spoilers.

Following a devastating ALS diagnosis at the young age of 34, former NFL player Steve Gleason begins documenting his journey through video journals. As he and his wife anticipate the birth of their first child, he confronts his mortality and strives to create a lasting legacy. The film offers a deeply personal and moving reflection on life, love, and the challenges of adapting to a debilitating condition while seeking purpose and connection with others.

Gleason Themes & Keywords

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  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Gleason Cast

Steve Gleason stars in Gleason. Directed by J. Clay Tweel.

From the director

More from J. Clay Tweel

More films directed by J. Clay Tweel, best-rated first: Finders Keepers, Make Believe, Kickback and Print the Legend.

Full filmography
Ratings

Gleason Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Gleason 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.3/10.

Box office

Gleason Box Office

Gleason grossed $583,664 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$583.7K

US & Canada
$583.7K
Videos

Gleason Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Gleason.

Gleason Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Steve Gleason Documentary HD

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FAQ

Gleason FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Gleason, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gleason?

Gleason runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Gleason released?

Gleason was released on July 29, 2016.

Who directed Gleason?

Gleason was directed by J. Clay Tweel.

More films by J. Clay Tweel

Who is in the cast of Gleason?

Gleason stars Steve Gleason.

How much did Gleason make at the box office?

Gleason grossed $583,664 worldwide.

How is Gleason rated?

Gleason has 8.3/10 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic and 83% on TMDB.

Does Gleason have a post-credit scene?

No. Gleason has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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