- Release Date: 2006
- Runtime: 125 min
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Sport
- Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell, Leon Rippy ... see all
- Director: Phil Joanou
- Plot: Teenagers at a juvenile detention center, under the leadership of their counselor, gain self-esteem by playing football together.
User Reviews
When A Strong Man Shows Them The Way
Oct 02, 2006
bkoganbing - imdb.com
Oct 02, 2006bkoganbing - imdb.com
Other than some bad language, I can't see why The Gridiron Gang rated a PG. It's a really nice inspirational story about a man with idea to slow down the rate of recidivism among juvenile offenders.Based on the true story... Full review
One great film for 2006.
Oct 01, 2006
DarkVulcan29 - imdb.com
Oct 01, 2006DarkVulcan29 - imdb.com
I mean this film outshines Invincible,which is of course is another true story. This film proves to be gritty and real as it gets. Dwayne(The Rock)Johnson gives a terrific performance, he proves to be an awesome actor, and not just... Full review
Give this film a chance
Sep 22, 2006
twalchusky - imdb.com
Sep 22, 2006twalchusky - imdb.com
I have seen a lot of people rag on this film because it has a wrestler in it. First of all lemme say something. This isn't the football movie to end football movies. The Rock actually plays his part really... Full review
Excellent
Sep 18, 2006
vmastorga - imdb.com
Sep 18, 2006vmastorga - imdb.com
This was one of those, cry at times because you feel the pain, laugh at times and cheer the underdogs. It is very true that people need to adjust their thinking on juvies who make a mistake. After the do... Full review
Enjoyable for hope inspired
Sep 18, 2006
Launchd-II - imdb.com
Sep 18, 2006Launchd-II - imdb.com
For an L.A. native, disgusted with what has happened to a very influential and potentially great city, knowing that there are attempts to show alternate ways of life to the gang-riddled youth is in itself hopeful. The film may seem... Full review
A very good, touching movie!
Sep 17, 2006
rlnutt - imdb.com
Sep 17, 2006rlnutt - imdb.com
Well, who would have thought that a professional wrestler would become an actor... not just a star, but a real, true to life 'ACTOR'! Dwayne Johnson has done this and he's seamless with his portrayal of Sean Porter to the... Full review
good movie with inspiring actors
Sep 17, 2006
asing004 - imdb.com
Sep 17, 2006asing004 - imdb.com
This was a good movie. It is based on a true story about a man named Sean Porter a real live coach for juveniles played by the "THE ROCK." He wants to coach some 16 and 17 year old juvenile... Full review
Ignore the cold-hearted critics
Sep 15, 2006
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Sep 15, 2006- imdb.com
Prepare to hear whining and complaining from movie critics who fall outside the boundaries of this movie's target demographic by a good 15 - 20 years: "This is so predictable!" "What a bunch of clichés!" "We've seen it all before!"... Full review
Realistic look at our juvenile justice system
Sep 14, 2006
Douglas Young - imdb.com
Sep 14, 2006Douglas Young - imdb.com
(Synopsis) The movie is based on a true story of a juvenile detention camp probation officer Sean Porter (Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson), who is frustrated by the 75% recidivism rate of the teenage felons that he is responsible for at... Full review
This movie was awesome!
Jan 06, 2006
taylor-braun - imdb.com
Jan 06, 2006taylor-braun - imdb.com
I just saw Gridiron Gang at a screening. It was great! The beginning was very violent, depressing, and scary- to the point where my friend and I considered leaving. It got better, though, and the violent beginning actually did a... Full review
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