The Mighty Macs (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2009, The Mighty Macs is a drama film directed by Tim Chambers, running about 102 minutes. “She dared to dream. They dared to believe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the early 70s, Cathy Rush becomes the head basketball coach at a tiny, all-girls Catholic college. Though her team has no gym and no uniforms -- and the school itself is in danger of being sold -- Coach Rush looks to steer her girls to their first national championship.
Who’s in it. The Mighty Macs stars Carla Gugino as Cathy Rush, Marley Shelton as Sister Sunday, Ellen Burstyn as Mother St. John and David Boreanaz as Ed Rush, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Mighty Macs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Angel Studios and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mighty Macs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mighty Macs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mighty Macs (2009)?
- In US, The Mighty Macs is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Angel Studios, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mighty Macs worth watching?
- The Mighty Macs holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mighty Macs?
- The Mighty Macs stars Carla Gugino, Marley Shelton, Ellen Burstyn, David Boreanaz and Katie Hayek.
- When was The Mighty Macs released?
- The Mighty Macs was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.