McFarland, USA Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Inspired by the 1987 true story, McFarland, USA follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other but when White starts to realize the boys’ exceptional running ability, things begin to change. Soon something beyond their physical gifts becomes apparent—the power of family relationships, their unwavering commitment to one another and their incredible work ethic. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well. Along the way, Coach White realizes that his family finally found a place to call home and both he and his team achieve their own kind of American dream.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in McFarland, USA.

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  Maria Bello

  ... Cheryl

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  Kevin Costner

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  Carlos Pratts

  ... Thomas

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  Hector Duran

  ... Johnny Saneniego

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  Chad Mountain

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  Morgan Saylor

  ... Julie

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  Daniel Moncada

  ... Eddie

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  Bettina Gilois

Crew Behind the Film

The McFarland, USA behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Niki Caro last directed The Mother and Mulan.

Director

Niki Caro

Screenwriters

Christopher Cleveland
Grant Thompson

Producers

Mark Ciardi
Gordon Gray

Production Details

What we know about the McFarland, USA movie production.

Key Facts

• Rewrite of the script entitled "The Boys of McFarland" by Christopher Cleveland.

Production Updates for McFarland, USA

May 2014

Completed

Changed McFarland, USA movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Apr 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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