Mr. Football
“A tale of tragedy and triumph”
Synopsis
After an urban Catholic High School football team comes together to win a state championship, tragedy strikes. A star player is killed and two of his teammates are charged with his murder. Based on the true story of the Cleveland, Ohio Benedictine football team's 2004 season.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shawn Rech
- Original Title
- Mr. Football
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Transition Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shawn Rech
Joe Kowalski, Tom Zavertnik
Jim McCarthy, Ryan J. Kelly, Shawn Rech
Department Leadership Roster
Jim McCarthy
Producer
Joe Kowalski
Editor
Tom Zavertnik
Editor
Ryan J. Kelly
Producer
Shawn Rech
Director
Shawn Rech
Producer
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What is Mr. Football about?
After an urban Catholic High School football team comes together to win a state championship, tragedy strikes. A star player is killed and two of his teammates are charged with his murder. Based on the true story of the Cleveland, Ohio Benedictine football team's 2004 season.
Who directed Mr. Football?
Mr. Football was directed by Shawn Rech.
Who stars in Mr. Football?
The principal cast of Mr. Football includes Ray Williams, Ted Ginn Jr., Jim Tressel, Najee Goode, Jim McCarthy Jr..
When was Mr. Football released and how long is it?
Mr. Football was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.