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Invincible

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Lifelong football fan Vince Papale sees his wildest dreams come true when he becomes a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. While teaching at his high-school alma mater in Pennsylvania, the 30-year-old gets a chance to try out for his favorite team and, except for kickers, becomes the oldest rookie in NFL history who never played football in college.
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As simple and authentic as the gritty South Philly invirons in which it's set in, Invincible sends a uplifting and heartfelt message packed with an athletic enthusiasm that shouldn't be missed.

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Sight & Sound 09/28/2006
A film lacking Herzog's USP -- an ironic and regressive sense of the irreducible power of images -- 'Invincible' feels as though it has been devised by a scholar steeped in Herzog lore, but who at some crucial early stage mistook him for Istvan Szabo. Go to Full Review Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune 09/16/2006
3/4
There's a sugar coating to the way Papale's story unfolds, but not so much that you'll spoil your dinner. Go to Full Review Bill Muller Arizona Republic 08/25/2006
2.5/5
Even Papale's most famous play, recovering a fumble to set up a touchdown, is embellished, as if Disney can't bear to stick with the facts. Go to Full Review Thomas Delapa Boulder Weekly 03/29/2024
2/4
By the time Papale does make it the big game, it's as if the air goes out of the movie and all Core can do is punt. Go to Full Review Patrick Hicks Feelin' Film Podcast 09/25/2023
3/5
Even through the sepia-toned sanitization of the Disney production, you can't help but like and root for Vince Papale. His story gives the economically struggling city of Philadelphia and their Eagles what they needed at the right time: Hope. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) 06/29/2020
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Chris B @Papa13070 Aug 11 Not just for Philadelphia Eagles fans, but for all sports fans who love a great underdog story. Watching this film, I was transported back to the gritty streets of South Philly in 1976, watching the impossible dream unfold for a guy down on his luck, but determined to change his life with his love for football -- and for his favorite team, the Eagles. Mark Wahlberg did an excellent job playing the improbable hero Vince Papale. The supporting cast is also very good, with a great turn by Elizabeth Banks, who believes in Vince's dream of making it in the NFL. It shows that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. A film for the whole family to enjoy! See more Kyle M @RT77296778 Aug 2 The film’s narrative stance on dreamers, and ode to locally dedicated football fans, is admirable enough to honor the star player’s composited story on average cheers, with expected momentums surprisingly downplayed through formulaic deviation that impactfully lingers rather than notably memorable engaging. (B) See more Stephen C @bob25009 Mar 25 The worldwide gross is $58,480,828.00. See more Keith B B @Okbullard Jan 21 This was such a great underdog feel good type film. It was even better since it was based on true events. It's definitely worth the watch. See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Nov 6 One of the most inspirational and feel good movie you'll ever have the pleasure of watching! See more thiago s @Thiagostone 08/20/2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Read all reviews
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Ericson Core

Director

Mark Wahlberg

Vince Papale

Greg Kinnear

Dick Vermeil

Elizabeth Banks

Janet Cantrell

Kevin Conway

Frank Papale

Michael Rispoli

Max Cantrell

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Synopsis Lifelong football fan Vince Papale sees his wildest dreams come true when he becomes a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. While teaching at his high-school alma mater in Pennsylvania, the 30-year-old gets a chance to try out for his favorite team and, except for kickers, becomes the oldest rookie in NFL history who never played football in college.
Director
Ericson Core
Producer
Gordon Gray, Mark Ciardi, Ken Mok
Screenwriter
Brad Gann
Distributor
Buena Vista
Production Co
Mayhem Pictures, Who's Nuts Productions, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
PG (Sports|Some Mild Language)
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 25, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$57.8M
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby SRD, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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