The Mighty Macs
“She dared to dream. They dared to believe.”
Synopsis
In 1971, Cathy Rush becomes the head basketball coach at a tiny, all-girls Catholic college. Though her team has no gym and no uniforms — and the school itself is in danger of being sold — Rush looks to steer her girls to their first national championship.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Mighty Macs | TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-09
Top Cast
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Carla Gugino
Cathy Rush
Marley Shelton
Sister Sunday
Ellen Burstyn
Mother St. John
David Boreanaz
Ed Rush
Katie Hayek
Trish Sharkey
Kim Blair
Lizanne Caufield
Meghan Sabia
Jen Galentino
Margaret Anne Florence
Rosemary Keenan
Kate Nowlin
Colleen McCann
Taylor Steel
Mimi Malone
Bianca Brunson
Gayle Moore
Malachy McCourt
Monsignor
Phyllis Somerville
Sister Sister
Jodie Lynne McClintock
Sister Thomas
Marianne Bonner
Sister Sarge
Ginny Graham
Sister Jane
Lauren Bittner
Mary Margaret O'Malley
Lauren Karl
Kelly MacDougal
Release History & Theatrical Window
Heartland Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 24, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.27x
-$5.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Chambers
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Chambers, Anthony Gargano
- Original Score
- William Ross
- Original Title
- The Mighty Macs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Quaker Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Chambers
Tim Chambers, Anthony Gargano
William Ross
Chuck Cohen
M. Scott Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Chambers
Director
Chuck Cohen
Director of Photography
Tim Galvin
Production Design
M. Scott Smith
Editor
Tim Chambers
Writer
Anthony Gargano
Writer
William Ross
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mighty Macs
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What is The Mighty Macs about?
In 1971, Cathy Rush becomes the head basketball coach at a tiny, all-girls Catholic college. Though her team has no gym and no uniforms — and the school itself is in danger of being sold — Rush looks to steer her girls to their first national championship.
Who directed The Mighty Macs?
The Mighty Macs was directed by Tim Chambers.
Who stars in The Mighty Macs?
The principal cast of The Mighty Macs includes Carla Gugino, Marley Shelton, Ellen Burstyn, David Boreanaz, Katie Hayek.
When was The Mighty Macs released and how long is it?
The Mighty Macs was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Mighty Macs?
The Mighty Macs had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $1.9M at the worldwide box office (0.27 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Mighty Macs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mighty Macs was composed by William Ross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mighty Macs?
The Mighty Macs holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).