Greater (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Greater is a 2016 biographical sports film directed by David Hunt. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- David Hunt
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammond Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Greater About?
The premise of Greater without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Brandon Burlsworth faced immense challenges pursuing his dream of playing football for the Arkansas Razorbacks. As a walk-on, he was initially dismissed by teammates and coaches due to his size and background. However, through unwavering dedication and perseverance, Brandon overcomes the doubts and earns his place on the team. His courage and determination inspire those around him, transforming him into a respected leader and a symbol of hope for the entire program.
Greater Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- all american football player
- brothers relationship
- university of arkansas razorbacks football team
- arkansas
- college football player
- football player
- black eyeglasses
- christian
- college football
- based on true story
- overweight boy
- funeral
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- car accident
- fatal car accident
- two brothers
- american football sport
- football movie
- football team
- football
- religion
- american football
- cheesecake
The Director of Greater
Directed by David Hunt.
- Director David Hunt
Greater Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Greater 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 73% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 35 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 71% User score
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Greater Plot Summary
What happens in Greater from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The year is 1999, and Marty Burlsworth stands at the edge of a crowded stadium, waiting for the funeral of his younger brother, Brandon Burlsworth. The family is shattered by the loss, and while his mother, Barbara, leans into faith, Marty struggles to locate any faith at all. An uneasy whisper of doubt threads through the moment, carried by an imagined figure—the Farmer—who questions how a benevolent God could let a gifted young man’s shining moment be cut short. The scene shifts between the quiet of a grieving home and the resounding roar of a college football world, hinting at the deeper story that follows.
Full summary
The whole story of Greater, scene by scene
Greater Box Office
Greater grossed $2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2M
- US & Canada
- $2M
Greater Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Learn More About Greater
How Well Do You Know Greater?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Which NFL team selected Brandon Burlsworth in the 1999 draft?
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Greater FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Greater, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Greater?
Greater runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Greater released?
Greater was released on August 26, 2016.
Who directed Greater?
Greater was directed by David Hunt.
More films by David Hunt How much did Greater make at the box office?
Greater grossed $2 million worldwide.
How is Greater rated?
Greater has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Greater have a post-credit scene?
No. Greater has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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