12 Mighty Orphans

12 Mighty Orphans

Based on the true story of the team that inspired a nation.

PG-13 2021 · 118 min · ★ 7.2 · History, Drama, Action

Haunted by his mysterious past, a devoted high school football coach leads a scrawny team of orphans to the state championship during the Great Depression and inspires a broken nation along the way.

Directed by Ty Roberts · Written by Kevin Meyer

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