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American Underdog tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi), who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.
American Underdog: Directed by Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin. With Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Hayden Zaller, Ser'Darius Blain. The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star.
The true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.
- Zachary Levi as Kurt Warner
- Anna Paquin as Brenda Warner
- Dennis Quaid as Dick Vermeil
- Bruce McGill as Jim Foster
- American Underdog Supporting Cast & Characters
Zachary Levi stars as Kurt Warner. After playing for the University of Northern Iowa’s football team, Kurt has big chances at the NFL draft, yet he goes undrafted and following a failed tryout with Green Bay, he takes a job at a grocery store. His life eventually changes when he’s approached by Jim Foster, and so his career in professional football...
Anna Paquin plays Brenda Warner, a former United States Marine Corps corporal and Kurt’s wife who has been by his side through the highs and lows of his personal and professional life. Anna Paquin’s most notable roles are Flora McGrath in The Piano, Rogue in X-Men, X2, X-Men: The Last Stand, and X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Sookie Stackhouse in ...
Dennis Quaid plays Dick Vermeil, a former football coach who in American Underdog is the head coach of the St Louis Rams and gives Kurt Warner a permanent position in the team as he believes in him. Dennis Quaid is best known for his roles in movies like The Right Stuff, Wyatt Earp, The Parent Trap, The Day After Tomorrow, Yours, Mine & Ours, and t...
Bruce McGill plays Jim Foster, the founder of the AFL and former NFL and USFL executive, who in American Underdog offers Kurt Warner the quarterback position for the Iowa Barnstormer. Bruce McGill’s most notable roles are D-Day in National Lampoon’s Animal House, Ron Motley in The Insider, Bradley in Ali, Jack Dalton in the TV series MacGyver, Stan...
Cindy Hogan as Sue Warner, Kurt’s mother: Cindy Hogan's most notable roles are Mrs. Lee in Veronica Mars, Dr. Lewis in Army Wives, and Amy Rollins in Exposure. Adam Baldwin as Terry Allen, Kurt’s coach at the University of Northern Iowa: Adam Baldwin is best known for playing Sergeant “Animal Mother” in Full Metal Jacket, Major Mitchell in Independ...
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It stars Zachary Levi as Warner, alongside Anna Paquin as his wife Brenda and Dennis Quaid as his head coach Dick Vermeil. The film was released theatrically in the United States on December 25, 2021, by Lionsgate. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and grossed over $26 million.
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