Champions can come from anywhere
Inspired by the 1987 true story, McFarland, USA follows coach Jim White whose job-hopping leads him to a predominantly Latino high school where he struggles to find common ground. That is until he notices his students’ exceptional running ability and forms a fledgling team of unlikely runners who bond to build a championship cross-country team and an enduring legacy.
MPAA: Rated PG for thematic material, some violence and language
Principal Cast: Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Ramiro Rodriguez
Director: Niki Caro
Coach White pushes his team to run more hills than they previously thought possible.
Themes: Running, Practice, Coaching, Perseverance, Exhaustion, Fitness, Quitting, Persistence, Trials
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Coach White tells his team that if they keep up the hard work and believe, they may have a chance at the state championships.
Themes: Hard Work, Belief, Teamwork, Coaching, Purpose, Overcoming, Dedication, Confidence, Competition
1:05
At the state championships, Coach White tells his team that they have more toughness and heart than any other team.
Themes: Speech, Coaching, Belief, Dedication, Perseverance, Persistence, Hard Work, Toughness, Encouragement
1:49
A cross-country coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.
Themes: Coaching, Winning, Losing, Perseverance, Persistence, Hard Work, Toughness, Encouragement
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