The Longshots (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2008, The Longshots is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Fred Durst, running about 94 minutes. “The new coach has a secret weapon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of Jasmine Plummer who, at the age of eleven, became the first female to play in Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history.
Who’s in it. The Longshots stars Ice Cube as Curtis Plummer, Keke Palmer as Jasmine, Tasha Smith as Claire Plummer and Jill Marie Jones as Ronnie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Longshots has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV 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 The Longshots page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Longshots tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Longshots (2008)?
- In US, The Longshots is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, 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 The Longshots worth watching?
- The Longshots holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Longshots?
- The Longshots stars Ice Cube, Keke Palmer, Tasha Smith, Jill Marie Jones and Dash Mihok.
- When was The Longshots released?
- The Longshots was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.