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Wildcats

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Molly McGrath is following her dreams when she quits her cushy girls track coaching position at Prescott High to become the boys' football coach at inner-city Central High. Even though she's faced with both racial and gender prejudices, she whips the team into shape, so they can compete against Prescott High in the final. All the while, Molly is also dealing with her ex-husband, Frank Needham, who is trying to get custody of their two young daughters.
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Variety Staff Variety 07/22/2008
When Goldie Hawn tangles with high school varsity coach Bruce McGill, anyone can foresee the final confrontation. Go to Full Review Time Out 01/26/2006
Instead of 'believe in yourself', the message becomes simply 'make believe'. Go to Full Review Janet Maslin New York Times 05/20/2003
2/5
All too predictably, Molly rises to this challenge. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Feb 17
3/4
...familiar territory that is, for the most part, employed to compulsively watchable effect... Go to Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com 05/29/2021
B-
"Wildcats" doesn't reach its potential, but it's mild entertainment for those hunting for something that's easy on the senses. Go to Full Review Kathi Maio Sojourner 08/22/2019
[Swoozie] Kurtz manages an understated yet thoroughly engaging performance, one that makes you wish Hollywood would be smart enough to give this woman a lead role once in a while. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Matt L @Mattliptak 4d Wildcats is a fun, underrated ’80s sports comedy with Goldie Hawn at her absolute best—funny, confident, and carrying the film with ease. The real bonus is the stacked early-career cast: a first-movie Woody Harrelson, a charismatic Wesley Snipes, a standout Mykelti Williamson, plus Robyn Lively and Swoosie Kurtz rounding things out. Dated in spots, sure, but full of heart and energy. A legit cult classic that still plays. See more Horror fan 4 Sep 30 Sign me up for Goldie Hawn anytime anywhere!! Very funny movie with a terrific cast that includes Woody and Wesley in their first movie!!! Definitely a 1980's Classic. Tim Treakle See more Tony W 03/24/2024 Such a fun feel good comedy from the 80s. See more Steve D 08/30/2023 It is fine but you have seen it all before. See more Christopher R 05/15/2023 Always a great watch. See more 12/05/2021 I mean, I always dig early Goldie Hawn movies, so I may be biased, but it's just a fun old fashioned sports comedy. Everything is pretty predictable, but it doesn't stop it from still being a good time, even if it probably wouldn't pass today's standards. If you're curious to see Wesley Snipes or Woody Harrelsons dongs though, give er a go. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Ritchie

Director

Goldie Hawn

Molly McGrath

Nipsey Russell

Ben Edwards

Swoosie Kurtz

Verna McGrath

Robyn Lively

Alice Needham

Brandy Gold

Marian Needham

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Synopsis Molly McGrath is following her dreams when she quits her cushy girls track coaching position at Prescott High to become the boys' football coach at inner-city Central High. Even though she's faced with both racial and gender prejudices, she whips the team into shape, so they can compete against Prescott High in the final. All the while, Molly is also dealing with her ex-husband, Frank Needham, who is trying to get custody of their two young daughters.
Director
Michael Ritchie
Producer
Anthea Sylbert
Screenwriter
Ezra Sacks
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 14, 1986, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 10, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$23.6M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Surround
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