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Brian Banks

  • 2018
  • PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
11K
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Brian Banks (2018)
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A football player's dreams to play in the NFL are halted when he is wrongly convicted and sent to prison. Years later, he fights to clear his name within an unjust system.A football player's dreams to play in the NFL are halted when he is wrongly convicted and sent to prison. Years later, he fights to clear his name within an unjust system.A football player's dreams to play in the NFL are halted when he is wrongly convicted and sent to prison. Years later, he fights to clear his name within an unjust system.

  • Director
    • Tom Shadyac
  • Writer
    • Doug Atchison
  • Stars
    • Aldis Hodge
    • Greg Kinnear
    • Sherri Shepherd
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tom Shadyac
    • Writer
      • Doug Atchison
    • Stars
      • Aldis Hodge
      • Greg Kinnear
      • Sherri Shepherd
    • 71User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Aldis Hodge
    Aldis Hodge
    • Brian Banks
    Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear
    • Justin Brooks
    Sherri Shepherd
    Sherri Shepherd
    • Brian's Mom, Leomia
    Melanie Liburd
    Melanie Liburd
    • Karina Cooper
    Tiffany Dupont
    Tiffany Dupont
    • Alissa Bjerkhoel
    Xosha Roquemore
    Xosha Roquemore
    • Kennisha Rice
    Mystie Smith
    • Marilyn
    Jose Miguel Vasquez
    Jose Miguel Vasquez
    • Deputy District Attorney Mateo
    Dorian Missick
    Dorian Missick
    • Officer Mick Randolph
    Monique Grant
    Monique Grant
    • Kennisha's Mother
    Matt Battaglia
    Matt Battaglia
    • Pete Carroll
    Michael Franti
    Michael Franti
    • Michael Franti
    Kevin Yamada
    Kevin Yamada
    • Judge Monk
    Thursday Farrar
    Thursday Farrar
    • Barbara Ford
    Zeus Luby
    • Corey Diego
    David Clyde Carr
    David Clyde Carr
    • Mike Paley
    Cyril Smith
    Cyril Smith
    • Arthur Horton
    Gino Vento
    Gino Vento
    • Prisoner Manuel Rojas
    • Director
      • Tom Shadyac
    • Writer
      • Doug Atchison
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    8abady-47575

    Amazing story

    I've been crying.. He is incredible man.. He never gives up
    10zackarayz

    Refreshing take on a broken System

    Wonderful to see a true story that matches the person it covers. I have heard Brian Banks speak before and Aldis Hodge captures his spirit and intellect in a beautiful way. He was a victim that does not ask to be seen as a victim. He stands up and fights for himself and others in the same position. Welcome back Tom Shadyac!
    8larrys3

    Powerful Drama

    Powerful and intense drama, based on a true story. Aldis Hodge and Greg Kinnear lead the way here but the supporting cast are excellent as well.

    Hodge portrays Brian Banks, a promising football star who was falsely accused of rape and kidnapping when he was 16-years-old. He will spend years trying to clear his name and regain his life, with the help of the California Innocence Project, as well as his supporters.

    At times, the movie seems to veer into contrivances, but, overall, I found it to be a heartfelt and moving film, well acted and presented.
    9ilovefoodcoma

    Inspiring!!

    What a great movie showing his determination of not giving up!!! Very inspiring movie. All the actors portrait the characters perfectly.
    8productions-67945

    Compelling and entertaining

    The movie was good. Well acted and well directed. The casting was right on. The actress who played the bad girl was excellent as well as the actress who played her mother. The film moved right along telling a wonderful story in an engaging manner.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Brian Banks, the subject of this movie, went to Long Beach Poly High School and was a part of the prestigious Jackrabbit football team. Brian was also a part of the team that played against De La Salle. This game was featured in the movie When the Game Stands Tall (2014).
    • Goofs
      Brian Banks did, in fact, play for the Atlanta Falcons in 2013. However, he did not make the final 53-man roster and was released before the regular season began.
    • Quotes

      Justin Brooks: Brian, I want to help you. I do. And in a perfect world you and I would just waltz into the court, you tell them what Shayla said and they'd reopen your case. But that is not the world we live in. The system is broken. It's what I'm trying to tell you. It just doesn't care.

      Brian Banks: I'm just suppose to accept that? That the system is broken? You know what I say to that? Fuck the system. No, for real, man. Why can't we at least try? What is the system? It's people. yeah, It's cops, lawyers, judges. If one of them ha just cared enough to even go down that hallway Kennisha said I dragged her, listened to how the tiniest little noise echoes, I wouldn't have this damn thing on my leg... Mr. Brook.

      Justin Brooks: Justin...

      Brian Banks: Justin. I know the system doesn't care about me. I've known that my whole life. The question is, do you?

    • Soundtracks
      I'm Free
      Written by Brandon Stewart, Cheapshot (as Colton Fisher), Jason Rabinowitz, Cameron Marygold, Jordyn Shankle, Brayden Deskins, and Isaac Lucas

      Performed by Taylor Hill feat. Jordyn Kane

      Courtesy of The Math Club

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    • Release date
      • August 9, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Браян Бенкс
    • Filming locations
      • Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    • Production companies
      • ShivHans Pictures
      • Gidden Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,376,819
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,156,272
      • Aug 11, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,376,819
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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