Gridiron Gang (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2006, Gridiron Gang is an action, drama and crime film directed by Phil Joanou, running about 125 minutes. “One goal. A second chance.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Teenagers at a juvenile detention center, under the leadership of their counselor, gain self-esteem by playing football together.

Who’s in it. Gridiron Gang stars Dwayne Johnson as Sean Porter, Xzibit as Malcolm Moore, L. Scott Caldwell as Bobbi Porter and Leon Rippy as Paul Higa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Gridiron Gang has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $41.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 Gridiron Gang page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gridiron Gang tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Gridiron Gang (2006)?
In US, Gridiron Gang is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Gridiron Gang worth watching?
Gridiron Gang holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Gridiron Gang?
Gridiron Gang stars Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell, Leon Rippy and Kevin Dunn.
When was Gridiron Gang released?
Gridiron Gang was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.