Draft Day Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The greatest victories don't always happen on the field.

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Last modified: Oct. 20, 2014

Draft Day

Release Date: Friday, April 11, 2014 Theaters

The general manager of the Cleveland Browns must fight to land the number 1 draft pick.

Director: Ivan Reitman

Starring: Kevin Costner • Jennifer Garner • Frank Langella • Denis Leary • Chadwick Boseman

PG-13 Comedy N/A

4.18 / 5.0

38% WILL SEE 62% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: On the day of the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver (Kevin Costner) has the opportunity to save football in Cleveland when he trades for the number one pick. He must quickly decide what he's willing to sacrifice in pursuit of perfection as the lines between his personal and professional life become blurred on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with dreams of playing in the NFL.

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Who stars in Draft Day – Cast List

Kevin Costner
Horizon, Hidden Figures
Jennifer Garner
Deadpool & Wolverine, Juno
F
Frank Langella
... Harvey Molina

Unknown, The Box
Denis Leary
... Vince Penn

Oh. What. Fun. , Ice Age: Boiling Point
Chadwick Boseman
... Vontae Mack

Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War
Sean Combs
Get Him to the Greek
J
Josh Pence
The Dark Knight Rises, Victor
R
Rosanna Arquette
The Moment, Succubus
D
David Ramsey
Legend of the White Dragon, Hair Show
W
Wade Williams
The Last Manhunt
C
Chi McBride
The Terminal, I, Robot
B
Brad Henke
Fury, Choke

Who is making Draft Day – Crew List

A look at Draft Day behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ivan Reitman last helmed No Strings Attached and My Super Ex-Girlfriend. The film's writer Scott Rothman last penned Army of One and Kokowaah.

Director: Ivan Reitman
Screenwriters: Scott Rothman
Rajiv Joseph
Producers: Gigi Pritzker
Ivan Reitman

Studios: Summit Entertainment
Production Company: Lionsgate Studios
Odd Lot Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Draft Day

Key Facts

The script is on the 2012 Black List.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2013

Completed

Changed Draft Day movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Apr 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Now filming in New York, which timed to the real NFL Draft going on.

Jun 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for on appeal for brief strong language and sexual references
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: The greatest victories don't always happen on the field.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Draft Day Trailers and Clips

Draft Day

Theatrical Trailer

Draft Day Release Date: When was the film released?

Draft Day was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 11 , 2014. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including Oculus, Rio 2 and Only Lovers Left Alive.