American Underdog Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

American Underdog tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi), who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film centers on Warner’s unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player – but just when his dreams seemed all but out of reach, it is only with the support of his wife, Brenda (Anna Paquin) and the encouragement of his family, coaches, and teammates that Warner perseveres and finds the strength to show the world the champion that he already is. American Underdog is an uplifting story that demonstrates that anything is possible when you have faith, family and determination.

Biography Drama Sports

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in American Underdog.

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  Zachary Levi

  ... Kurt Warner

  The Unbreakable Boy, Harold and the Purple Crayon

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  Dennis Quaid

  ... Dick Vermeil

  The Substance, I Can Only Imagine 2

• V
  Virginia Madsen

  ... Sue Warner

  Prey for the Devil, Joy

• S
  Ser’Darius Blain

  ... Mike Hudnutt

• A
  Adam Baldwin

  ... Terry Allen

  Serenity, Insight

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  Bruce McGill

  Poms, Blue Miracle

• D
  Danny Vinson

  The Song

• C
  Chance Kelly

  ... Mike Martz

  Off Season

• H
  Hayden Zaller

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  Anna Paquin

  ... Brenda Warner

  Scream 4, The Good Dinosaur

Crew Behind the Film

The American Underdog behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Jon Erwin last directed Jesus Revolution and I Still Believe. The film's writer Jon Erwin last wrote Ordinary Angels and Jesus Revolution.

Director

Jon Erwin
Andrew Erwin

Screenwriters

Jon Erwin
Andrew Erwin
David Aaron Cohen

Producers

Kevin Downes
Andrew Erwin
Jon Erwin
Brenda Warner
Kurt Warner

Additional Information

All Trailers

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Production Details

What we know about the American Underdog movie production.

Key Facts

• Based on Warner's memoir, "All Things Possible: My Story Of Faith, Football and the First Miracle Season."

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