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The 5th Quarter Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

From the ashes of great tragedy can come great achievement.

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Last modified: Jun. 15, 2011

The 5th Quarter

Release Date: Friday, March 25, 2011 Limited

Director: Rick Bieber

Starring: Ryan Merriman Andie MacDowell Aidan Quinn Michael Harding Stacy Earl

PG-13 Drama N/A

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Plot

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Plot
After Luke Abbate is killed in a car crash, his family donates his organs to five people. His brother, Wake Forest Junior Jon Abbate, begins to honor his brother by holding up five fingers just before the fourth quarter while his parents do the same while sitting in the 5th section of the stadium. News spreads, opposing players and fans begin to do the same and the team goes on to win a record of 11 games and a trip to the Orange Bowl.
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The film's director Rick Bieber last directed Dead Wrong.

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Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some thematic elements
Runtime
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Tagline
From the ashes of great tragedy can come great achievement.
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Language
English

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The 5th Quarter was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 25, 2011. in around 123 theaters There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, Sucker Punch and Miral. As a limited release, The 5th Quarter was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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  • Added the tagline: "For Every Season, There Is A Time To Hurt A Time To Heal A Time To Triumph"

  • Changed the US film release date from March 4, 2011 to March 25, 2011

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