Storyline

George Plimpton wants to write a story for Sports Illustrated on what it is like to be a quarterback for an NFL team. No one is willing to allow a klutzy amateur to go on the field for fear he'll kill himself. After several teams turn him down, Plimpton got the Detroit Lions to let him go to training camp. He tries to keep his true identity a secret from the real players. This is based on a true incident and many of the players play themselves in the movie.—John Vogel

Plot Keywords

based on novel, beer, talent show, german shepherd, slow motion scene, dinner, coach, american football, based on autobiography, sports team, football movie, writer, football, man wears a wig, nightclub, reference to adolf hitler, locker room, male bonding, reference to frank sinatra, bare chested male

Short Review

The scenes on the football field are absorbing and hilarious by turns; I imagine pro football fans will enjoy the movie enormously.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership