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Youngblood

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Dean Youngblood was raised by his father, Blane, on a diet of toughness and hockey. When Dean is invited to join the Hamilton Mustangs, he travels to Canada from Detroit where his skill commands respect and his arrogance earns him fast enemies. Coach Chadwick, resentful of being saddled with such a toxic player, keeps Dean benched game after game. Dean's frustration builds, culminating in a violent outburst involving rival goon Carl Racki that costs the Mustangs a significant win. As Team Captain Sutton takes him under his wing, Dean begins to buck Blane's teachings and his growing maturity spurs a relationship with Jessie -- Coach Chadwick's daughter -- who gives Dean a run for his money on and off the ice. His newfound resolve draws the ire of Racki, who provokes Dean during a game by attacking and seriously injuring Sutton. As the final game of the Eastern Conference Finals approaches, so does his showdown with Racki and Dean's choice as to what kind of man he wants to be.
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Barry Hertz Globe and Mail 2h
For a game of fire and ice, this new Youngblood feels decidedly lukewarm. Go to Full Review Glenn Kenny New York Times 3h
James, who made an impression as an aspiring Canadian rapper in 2024’s “Boxcutter,” is a model of naturalism here; he is most impressive when he shrouds himself in understatement. Go to Full Review Dwight Brown DwightBrownInk.com Oct 13
2.5/4
The narrative seems too focused on the trials of the protagonist and not the triumphs. Go to Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies 6h
3/4
[T]he film is actually about the sport's effect on its characters and uses its game scenes to reveal its main character's core, as well as his evolution. Go to Full Review Gregory Nussen Screen Rant 22h
7/10
Sure, the film still skates along the familiar grooves of an underdog story, but the context of the film's production within a culture of exclusion elevates the material above its clichés. Go to Full Review Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat 1d
2.5/4
It goes down easily enough without ever making a true impression. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Dean Youngblood was raised by his father, Blane, on a diet of toughness and hockey. When Dean is invited to join the Hamilton Mustangs, he travels to Canada from Detroit where his skill commands respect and his arrogance earns him fast enemies. Coach Chadwick, resentful of being saddled with such a toxic player, keeps Dean benched game after game. Dean's frustration builds, culminating in a violent outburst involving rival goon Carl Racki that costs the Mustangs a significant win. As Team Captain Sutton takes him under his wing, Dean begins to buck Blane's teachings and his growing maturity spurs a relationship with Jessie -- Coach Chadwick's daughter -- who gives Dean a run for his money on and off the ice. His newfound resolve draws the ire of Racki, who provokes Dean during a game by attacking and seriously injuring Sutton. As the final game of the Eastern Conference Finals approaches, so does his showdown with Racki and Dean's choice as to what kind of man he wants to be.
Director
Hubert Davis
Producer
Anthony Leo, Andrew Rosen
Screenwriter
Seneca Aaron, Josh Epstein, Peter Markle, Josh Epstein, Kyle Rideout, Seneca Aaron, Charles Officer
Distributor
Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co
Aircraft Pictures, Dolphin Entertainment, Photon Films & Media
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama, Romance, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 6, 2026, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
May 5, 2026
Runtime
1h 45m
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1