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The Blind Side
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by John Lee Hancock. With Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
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7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Blind Side.
MoviHero lists November 20, 2009 as the release date for The Blind Side. John Lee Hancock is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy, Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher, Jae Head as S.J. Tuohy. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 20, 2009
GenresDrama
Runtime2h 9m
DirectorJohn Lee Hancock
CastSandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy, Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher, Jae Head as S.J. Tuohy
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Blind Side right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Blind Side runs 2h 9m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 7,082 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“The Blind Side surprises with a heartfelt emotional, meaningful story that stands out even further with Sandra Bullock’s poignant performance.”
Viewer reaction
“This is one of my favourite offerings from Sandra Bullock as she marries her sharp comedy timing with some gusty mothering to help real life…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherLeigh Anne TuohyLeigh Anne Tuohy in The Blind Side (2009), played by Sandra Bullock.Open character guide otherSean TuohySean Tuohy in The Blind Side (2009), played by Tim McGraw.Open character guide otherMichael OherMichael Oher in The Blind Side (2009), played by Quinton Aaron.Open character guide
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