The Longshots (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Longshots is a 2008 sports drama starring Ice Cube and Keke Palmer. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $11.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Longshots About?
The premise of The Longshots without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This is the inspiring true story of Jasmine Plummer, the first female quarterback in Pop Warner football. Leading her team, the Minden Browns, on an extraordinary journey, Jasmine faces numerous challenges as they strive for the national championships. With the help of her uncle Curtis, a former football star, she demonstrates incredible determination and heart. Jasmine's efforts ignite the town's spirit, bringing the community together and reigniting a sense of pride.
The Longshots Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- football
- football movie
- football team
- mother daughter relationship
- african american
- female protagonist
- uncle niece relationship
- father daughter relationship
- middle school
- american football
- absent father
- based on true story
The Longshots Cast
Ice Cube leads the cast, with Keke Palmer.
The Longshots Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Longshots 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 41% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 61%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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The Longshots Plot Summary
What happens in The Longshots from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Inspired by real events, Curtis Plummer (Ice Cube) is a former high school football sensation who finds himself in a tough spot. When he decides to transform his niece, Jasmine (Keke Palmer), into the quarterback for the local team, the Minden Browns, his life takes a turn for the better. After the original coach, Matt Craven, falls ill, Curtis steps up as the new leader, rejuvenating not only his own passion for the game but also igniting the flames of hope in a team that had been written off.
Full summary
The whole story of The Longshots, scene by scene
The Longshots Box Office
The Longshots grossed $11.8 million worldwide. $11.5 million came from the US and Canada and $230,820 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.8M
- US & Canada
- $11.5M
- International
- $230.8K
The Longshots Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Longshots.
How Well Do You Know The Longshots?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character that takes over as coach of the Minden Browns?
The Longshots Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Esélyekkel szemben” and “Quem Diria?!”.
- Also known as
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- Esélyekkel szemben
- Quem Diria?!
- Ma super nièce !
- Una squadra molto speciale
- סיכוי קלוש
- Аутсайдеры
- Długie podanie
- Аутсайдери
- Sert Şutlar
- 远射
- 더 롱샷
- 奇跡のロングショット
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- Přesný zásah
- Minha Filha É Um Quarterback
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The Longshots FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Longshots, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Longshots?
The Longshots runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Longshots released?
The Longshots was released on August 22, 2008.
Who is in the cast of The Longshots?
The Longshots stars Ice Cube and Keke Palmer.
How much did The Longshots make at the box office?
The Longshots grossed $11.8 million worldwide ($11.5 million domestic, $230,820 international).
How is The Longshots rated?
The Longshots has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does The Longshots have a post-credit scene?
No. The Longshots has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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