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Overview

User Rating:
6.6/10   43,527 votes
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Director:
Oliver Stone
Writers (WGA):
Daniel Pyne (screen story) and
John Logan (screen story) ...
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Release Date:
22 December 1999 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Sport more
Tagline:
Life is a contact sport. more
Plot:
"Any Given Sunday" is a behind the scenes look at the life and death struggles of modern day gladiators and those who lead them. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
3 wins & 8 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(44 articles)
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What professional football is really like... more
US TV Schedule:
Sat. July 1810:00 PMSPIKETV   

Cast

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Gridiron (USA) (working title)
Monday Night (USA) (working title)
On Any Given Sunday (USA) (working title)
Playing Hurt (USA) (working title)
The League (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong language and some nudity/sexuality.
Runtime:
150 min | USA:156 min (director's cut)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
Malaysia:18PL (uncut version) | Malaysia:U (cut version) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Brazil:18 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIB | Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:L (original rating) | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:M | Norway:11 | Portugal:M/12 | South Korea:18 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #37161) | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:R(A) | Singapore:M18 (DVD rating)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
As Oliver Stone is a San Francisco 49ers fan, there are a number of references to San Francisco winning the championship game against the Sharks. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Harvey is getting fired, Ollie takes his sunglasses off, but in the previous shot they were already off. more
Quotes:
Dr. Harvey Mandrake: [criticizing the young Dr. Ollie Powers for presuming to examine Jack 'Cap' Rooney] You're actually one of the few relatives that I can stomach, but - You're the internist; I'm the orthopedist, remember? Bone, muscle, joint: me; runny nose, diarrhea, gonorrhea, pink eye: you. Got it? more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Out of the Shadows: The Man Who Was Deep Throat (2006) (V) more
Soundtrack:
RAIN DANCE more

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31 out of 40 people found the following comment useful:-
What professional football is really like..., 9 October 2005
8/10
Author: Lucas Ellis from Winter Springs

Tony D'Amato(Al Pacino) is the head coach of the Miami Sharks who are owned by the Christina Pagniacci(Cameron Diaz) who is using the Miami Franchise only for profit. Trouble stirs up after long time star quarterback Cap Rooney(Dennis Quaid)is injured along with his back up bringing in third string quarterback Willie Beamen(Jamie Foxx) who becomes the face of the franchise after having great game after great game. The only problem is that he plays only with his head and not with his heart, with an aging team that needs an emotional leader to guide them to victory. Also Starring: James Woods, Matthew Modine, LL Cool J, Bill Bellemy, Lawrence Taylor, Charelton Heston, Aaron Eckhart, and John C. McGinley.

In a cinema that rarely produces pro football movies, this is the cream of the crop. It captures the reality along with the heroic story of a nobody rising to the top. The movie is humorous, dramatic, and a thriller for all sports fans.

This is not only one of Oliver Stone's best films but this is also the start of Jamie Foxx's "good" acting career. Forget what the critics said about Collateral or Ray being the beginning for Jamie Foxx. It was Any Given Sunday. Willie Beaman is a complex character and Foxx nailed the part. He was magnificent. He played the part to perfection and out shined the great Al Pacino. The supporting cast was also incredible with great performances from Cameron Diaz, LL Cool J, James Woods, and surprisingly John C. McGinley. It is very rare to find a great dramatic football movie but this is definitely one those small few.

Overall, this is one of the greatest sports movies of all time and it is highly enjoyable for adult audiences.

I highly recommend this movie.

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