Invincible (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Invincible is a 2006 biographical drama directed by Ericson Core, starring Mark Wahlberg, Elizabeth Banks and Greg Kinnear. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $58.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Ericson Core
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Invincible About?
The premise of Invincible without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1976, Vince Papale, a working-class man from South Philadelphia, unexpectedly auditions for and makes the Philadelphia Eagles roster. With no professional football experience, he faces skepticism and challenges, but his determination and spirit resonate with the team and the city. His improbable journey becomes a source of inspiration, demonstrating that anyone can achieve their dreams against all odds.
Invincible Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nfl
- philadelphia eagles
- tryouts
- 30 year old
- bartender
- football
- south philadelphia
- ends with biographical notes
- football movie
- ends with real life footage
- training camp
- national football league
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- philadelphia pennsylvania
- american football
- based on true story
- united states of america
- american football sport
- underdog sport
- professional american football
- wife leaves her husband
- cross necklace
- docudrama drama
- divorce
- substitute teacher
- teacher
- what happened to epilogue
- rainstorm
- new york giants football
- loss of mother
- cousin
- hometown hero
- watching football on tv
- overhead camera shot
- kiss on the lips
- shut up with kiss
- car won't start
- character appears on tv
- watching self on tv
- appeared on tv news
- jogging
- reference to santa claus
- determination
- underdog
- against the odds
- money problems
- rags to riches
- one word title
- giving a toast
- snow
- breaking furniture
Invincible Cast
Mark Wahlberg leads the cast, with Elizabeth Banks and Greg Kinnear. Directed by Ericson Core.
- Director Ericson Core
Invincible Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Invincible 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 65% User score
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Invincible Plot Summary
What happens in Invincible 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
Vince Papale, portrayed by Mark Wahlberg, is a 30-year-old substitute teacher and bartender who finds himself in a tough spot after his wife leaves him, leaving behind a hurtful note claiming he will never achieve anything significant in life. As he grapples with this setback, Vince’s friends—ardent fans of the Philadelphia Eagles—push him to attend open tryouts for the team, announced by new head coach Dick Vermeil. Initially, Vince dismisses their encouragement as a joke, especially since he has no prior college football experience.
Full summary
The whole story of Invincible, scene by scene
Invincible Box Office
Invincible grossed $58.5 million worldwide. $57.8 million came from the US and Canada and $673,876 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$58.5M
- US & Canada
- $57.8M
- International
- $673.9K
How Well Do You Know Invincible?
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
What was Vince's job before he joined the Eagles?
Cars in Invincible
37 cars on screen, including the 1972 Chevrolet Nova and the 1969 Dodge Coronet.
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1972 Chevrolet Nova Important role -
1969 Dodge Coronet Minor role -
GMC 'Buffalo Bus' Minor role -
1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Minor role
Invincible Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Imbattibile” and “Invencível”.
- Also known as
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- Imbattibile
- Invencível
- Unbesiegbar
- O INVENCÍVEL
- Подолання
- Неприборканий
- Unbesiegbar - Der Traum seines Lebens
- Vince niepokonany
- Invencible
- Legyőzhetetlen
- Nepřemožitelný
- Ο Ανίκητος
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- 万夫莫敌
- Преодоление
- בלתי מנוצח
- 인빈서블
- Непобедимият
- Imbatabilul
- Nepremožiteľný
- Нездоланний
- Neįveikiamieji
- 所向披靡
- อินวินซิเบิ้ล สู้สุดใจ เกมนี้ไม่มีวันแพ้
- 超級欖人王
- Yenilmez
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Invincible FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Invincible, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Invincible?
Invincible runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Invincible released?
Invincible was released on August 25, 2006.
Who directed Invincible?
Invincible was directed by Ericson Core.
More films by Ericson Core Who is in the cast of Invincible?
Invincible stars Mark Wahlberg, Elizabeth Banks and Greg Kinnear.
How much did Invincible make at the box office?
Invincible grossed $58.5 million worldwide ($57.8 million domestic, $673,876 international).
How is Invincible rated?
Invincible has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 63 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Invincible have a post-credit scene?
No. Invincible has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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