12 Mighty Orphans (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2021, 12 Mighty Orphans is an action, drama and history film directed by Ty Roberts, running about 118 minutes. “Based on the true story of the team that inspired a nation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Haunted by his mysterious past, a devoted high school football coach leads a scrawny team of orphans to the state championship during the Great Depression and inspires a broken nation along the way.
Who’s in it. 12 Mighty Orphans stars Luke Wilson as Rusty Russell, Vinessa Shaw as Juanita Russell, Wayne Knight as Frank Wynn and Martin Sheen as Doc Hall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, 12 Mighty Orphans has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 12 Mighty Orphans page.
If you liked it. Fans of 12 Mighty Orphans tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 12 Mighty Orphans (2021)?
- In US, 12 Mighty Orphans is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 12 Mighty Orphans worth watching?
- 12 Mighty Orphans holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 12 Mighty Orphans?
- 12 Mighty Orphans stars Luke Wilson, Vinessa Shaw, Wayne Knight, Martin Sheen and Robert Duvall.