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The Long Game

  • 2023
  • PG
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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The Long Game (2023)
In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert.
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In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas deser... Read allIn 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert.In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert.

  • Director
    • Julio Quintana
  • Writers
    • Jennifer C. Stetson
    • Paco Farias
    • Julio Quintana
  • Stars
    • Jay Hernandez
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Cheech Marin
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
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    POPULARITY
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    • Director
      • Julio Quintana
    • Writers
      • Jennifer C. Stetson
      • Paco Farias
      • Julio Quintana
    • Stars
      • Jay Hernandez
      • Dennis Quaid
      • Cheech Marin
    • 61User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Jay Hernandez
    Jay Hernandez
    • JB Peña
    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Frank Mitchell
    Cheech Marin
    Cheech Marin
    • Pollo
    Julian Works
    Julian Works
    • Joe Treviño
    Jaina Lee Ortiz
    Jaina Lee Ortiz
    • Lucy Peña
    Brett Cullen
    Brett Cullen
    • Judge Milton Cox
    Oscar Nuñez
    Oscar Nuñez
    • Principal Guerra
    Paulina Chávez
    Paulina Chávez
    • Daniela Torres
    Gregory Diaz IV
    • Gene Vasquez
    Miguel Angel Garcia
    Miguel Angel Garcia
    • Felipe Romero
    Christian Gallegos
    Christian Gallegos
    • Mario Lomas
    José Julián
    José Julián
    • Lupe Felan
    Gillian Vigman
    Gillian Vigman
    • Gayle Baker
    Richard Robichaux
    Richard Robichaux
    • Don Glenn
    Jimmy Gonzales
    Jimmy Gonzales
    • Adelio Treviño
    Michael Southworth
    Michael Southworth
    • Tim Cox
    Armando Rivera
    • Drunk Cantina Patron
    Boo Arnold
    Boo Arnold
    • Tom Foster
    • Director
      • Julio Quintana
    • Writers
      • Jennifer C. Stetson
      • Paco Farias
      • Julio Quintana
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    User reviews61

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    7lakings97

    Inspirational

    The Long Game is based on true events of a group of Mexican American caddies who are set out to learn the sport of golf. In 1956, South Texas region the boys create their own course because they are not welcome on the same course as white golfers. Jay Hernandez plays the superintendent of the local school district and he takes the kids under his wing along with Dennis Quaid to help nurture them into fine golfers and to compete against all the other golfers. Oscar Nunez acts as the principal of the high school, Cheech Marin as the groundskeeper, Jaina Lee Ortiz and Gillian Vignam are the spousal support system for the boys and Brett Cullen as the local judge who disallows the boys to compete on his grounds. This movie was the Field Of Dreams type of feel good film but for golf. The boys did win the championship in 1957 and some of them went on to compete in the PGA. Overall it was a good family movie, I would recommend it.
    baschoen0

    A little more historical accuracy please!

    "Docudrama" implies to me a certain amount of accuracy.

    I would think that making such a point and so many references to the coaches' experience in WWII that someone would have realized a cursory survey of the historical references by someone who was a little bit knowledgeable about the European Theater of Operations would be a worthwhile exercise.

    Specifically: Coach Pen~a was shown early in the movie in an Army uniform with a ""Screaming Eagle" patch on his shoulder.

    The Screaming Eagles were the 101st Airborne Division ("Band of Brothers").

    They are part of the Army and not the Marines.

    The Marines didn't fight in the ETO, they were deployed to the Pacific.

    The 101st didn't fight at Monte Casino, their first action was Operation Overlord, the Normandy Invasion.

    It would take nothing away from the drama of the story to make a few corrections that wouldn't jar the sensibilities of anyone with a passing knowledge of military history.
    9kylewjones

    Worth the watch, feel good movie!

    This is a wonderful family indie film. The second half of the movie is worthy of an Oscar. I laughed, I cried two or three times, had goosebumps, and really enjoyed the story. My only comment is it has a bit of a slow burn set up but it was still totally entertaining throughout. It was extremely well shot and directed, and oh by the way Cheech is a gem! I wish he had more lines he's such a natural. Actually my teenagers really enjoyed it too.

    Finally; Although the setting is 1950's The Long Game still feels very current and topical in today's political environment. Cheers to a great team for pulling this off, I enjoyed it just as much if not more the second time I saw it!
    7jtnickelson

    Quaid, great actor, Jay Hernandez GREAT actor

    Just watched the Long Game on Netflix and I'm not sure I've spent much time writing reviews for formulaic 'underdog movies' between 6-7 stars. However, I enjoyed the movie but moreover was blown away at the screen presence of Jay Hernandez who plays the lead. This guy carries, Quaid is a great backup for a movie like this, heck I expect him in every underdog movie, don't you? Story is decent but delivery can be everything sometimes and Jay Hernandez nails it.

    I hope he gets a few other big dynamic movie roles because I think he's got it. Maybe not the immediate draw of a Hardy or Dicaprio, but definitely a Clooney.

    Hey Hollywood, sign em up!
    6marcia-giella

    Underdog triumphs

    I could have told you the story after 5 minutes. The familiar story of prejudice discrimination and the underdog. I almost turned off so full of cliches and nothing new. Very Hollywood commercial. I did finish and enjoyed but not original or above average. Discrimination of Mexicans. Lots of hateful people trying to keep Mexicans out of golf tournaments and anything other than subservient positions. Characters realistic and likable. If you need easy mindless entertainment this is it. If you want something more, find an alternative since so many. The world still fractured. People still need to exercise their power over orhers.

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    • Trivia
      The team was inducted into the Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame in Laredo, Texas, for their commitment to the sport and breaking barriers. They also joined the National Hispanic Heritage Hall of Honor. For their perseverance and love of the sport, the five members of the Mustangs had their story memorialized on both page and screen. The Long Game highlights the trials and tribulations of the team during high school, who all went on to lead engaging lives in public service after their time at San Felipe High School.
    • Goofs
      American flag with fifty stars shown in two scenes early in the movie. This story happened in 1956, when the U.S. flag only had 48 stars, as Hawaii and Alaska did not become states until 1959.
    • Quotes

      JB Peña: The best golfer isn't the one with the fanciest clubs or the nicest shoes or any of that stuff. It's the one who can summon the will to keep swinging when things get tough.

    • Soundtracks
      What's It All About
      Written by Leo Price

      Performed by Leo Price (as Little Leo)

      Courtesy of Resnik Music Group

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 2024 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Colombia
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 全力揮擊
    • Filming locations
      • Colombia(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Fifth Season
      • Bonniedale
      • Fifth Season
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,060,040
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,300,398
      • Apr 14, 2024
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,060,040
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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