The Blind Side (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Blind Side is a 2009 biographical drama directed by John Lee Hancock, starring Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron and Tim McGraw. It is partly based on The Blind Side by Michael Lewis. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $309.2 million worldwide on a $29 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Actress in a Leading Role, and 4 awards in all. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- John Lee Hancock
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $29M
- Based on
- The Blind Side by Michael Lewis
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Blind Side About?
The premise of The Blind Side without spoilers, adapted from The Blind Side by Michael Lewis. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a chance encounter, a homeless teenager named Michael Oher is taken in by the Tuohy family. Initially, they offer him shelter and meals, but their connection deepens as Michael becomes a valued member of their household. He navigates challenges and discovers a supportive environment, ultimately finding acceptance and a path toward a brighter future alongside the Tuohys.
The Blind Side Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nfl
- singing in a car
- american football sport
- christian school
- absent father
- coach
- student athlete
- homelessness
- teenager
- private school
- gun
- ends with biographical notes
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- prayer
- essay
- cosmetic mask
- interracial adoption
- bmw
- thanksgiving
- cheerleader
- car crash
- ends with real life family photos
- college recruitment
- affluent
- cigarette smoking
- drug addiction
- stadium
- graduation
- marriage
- flashback
- voice over narration
- football
- football movie
- football team
- high school football team
- national football league
- discover yourself
- believe in yourself
- making ends meet
- learning the truth
- winning a game
- white savior
- north america
- docudrama drama
- tutor
- african american
- the projects
- ncaa
- christian
- newspaper clipping
- three word title
The Blind Side Cast
Sandra Bullock leads the cast, with Quinton Aaron and Tim McGraw. Directed by John Lee Hancock.
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Director John Lee Hancock
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The Blind Side Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Blind Side 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 66% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 77% User score
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The Blind Side Plot Summary
What happens in The Blind Side 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
For most of his childhood, 17-year-old Michael Oher struggles to find stability, bouncing between various foster homes due to his mother’s ongoing battle with drug addiction throughout Memphis, Tennessee. Each new placement only leads him to run away, until he finds himself on the couch of a friend’s father. Recognizing his potential, Burt Cotton (Ray McKinnon), the coach at Wingate Christian school, assists in enrolling both Michael and his friend. Despite Michael’s poor academic standing, Cotton sees beyond this and is drawn to his impressive physicality.
Full summary
The whole story of The Blind Side, scene by scene
The Blind Side Box Office & Budget
The Blind Side grossed $309.2 million worldwide on a $29 million budget, 11 times what it cost. $256 million came from the US and Canada and $53.2 million (17%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$309.2M
11× its budget
- US & Canada
- $256M
- International
- $53.2M
- Budget
- $29M
The Blind Side Awards & Nominations
The Blind Side won 1 Oscar, including Actress in a Leading Role, and 4 awards in all.
4 wins6 nominations4 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2010 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Actress – Sandra Bullock
- Nominated Best Young Actor/Actress – Jae Head
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Oscars 2010 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Actress in a Leading Role – Sandra Bullock
- Nominated Best Picture
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2010 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Sandra Bullock
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Golden Globes 2010 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama – Sandra Bullock
The Blind Side Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Jason Patric & John Lee Hancock discuss The Blind Side | Director's Close-Up 2010
How Well Do You Know The Blind Side?
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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What event begins Michael Oher's journey in the film?
Cars in The Blind Side
21 cars on screen, including the 2006 BMW 750Li E66 and the 2004 BMW X5 E53.
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2006 BMW 750Li E66 Main role -
2004 BMW X5 E53 Important role -
2000 Dodge Ram Minor role -
1993 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
The Blind Side Also Known As
42 alternative titles, including “攻其不备” and “守护有心人”.
- Also known as
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- 攻其不备
- 守护有心人
- L'Éveil d'un champion
- Сляпата страна
- The Blind Side (Un sueño posible)
- 弱点
- Um Sonho Possível
- Zona e verbër
- الجانب الخفي
- Нябачны бок
- Невидима зона
- The blind side: Un somni possible
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- Priča o prvaku
- Zrození šampiona
- Elämä pelissä
- The Blind Side : L'éveil d'un champion
- Μια Σχέση Στοργής
- הזדמנות שנייה
- A szív bajnokai
- しあわせの隠れ場所
- 블라인드 사이드
- Neredzamā puse
- Nematoma pusė
- Wielki Mike
- Povestea unui campion
- Невидимая сторона
- Mrtav ugao
- Splnený sen
- Zgodba o prvaku
- Un sueño posible
- เดอะ ไบลด์ไซด์ แม่ผู้นี้มีแต่รักแท้
- Kör Nokta
- Невидима сторона
- Góc Khuất
- Blind Side Die grosse Chance
- The Blind Side - Die große Chance
- Blind Side - Die große Chance
- แม่ผู้นี้มีแต่รักแท้
- 攻其不備
- Mái Ấm Gia Đình
- 守護有心人
- Blind Side – Die große Chance
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The Blind Side FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Blind Side, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Blind Side?
The Blind Side runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was The Blind Side released?
The Blind Side was released on November 20, 2009.
Who directed The Blind Side?
The Blind Side was directed by John Lee Hancock.
More films by John Lee Hancock Who is in the cast of The Blind Side?
The Blind Side stars Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron and Tim McGraw.
How much did The Blind Side make at the box office?
The Blind Side grossed $309.2 million worldwide ($256 million domestic, $53.2 million international) on a budget of $29 million.
How is The Blind Side rated?
The Blind Side has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
Is The Blind Side based on a book?
Yes. The Blind Side is partly adapted from The Blind Side by Michael Lewis.
What awards did The Blind Side win?
The Blind Side won 4 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Actress at the Critics' Choice 2010.
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