The Blind Side (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2009, The Blind Side is a drama film directed by John Lee Hancock, running about 129 minutes. “Based on the extraordinary true story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
Who’s in it. The Blind Side stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy, Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher and Jae Head as S.J. Tuohy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Blind Side has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $309.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blind Side page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blind Side tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blind Side (2009)?
- In US, The Blind Side is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blind Side worth watching?
- The Blind Side holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Blind Side?
- The Blind Side stars Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Jae Head and Lily Collins.
- When was The Blind Side released?
- The Blind Side was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.