Invincible (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2006, Invincible is a drama and history film directed by Ericson Core, running about 105 minutes. “Dreams are not lived on the sidelines” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented open tryout, the public consensus was that it was a waste of time – no one good enough to play professional football was going to be found this way.

Who’s in it. Invincible stars Mark Wahlberg as Vince Papale, Greg Kinnear as Dick Vermeil, Elizabeth Banks as Janet Cantrell and Kevin Conway as Frank Papale, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Invincible has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $57.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Invincible page.

If you liked it. Fans of Invincible tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Invincible (2006)?
In US, Invincible is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Invincible worth watching?
Invincible holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Invincible?
Invincible stars Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks, Kevin Conway and Michael Rispoli.
When was Invincible released?
Invincible was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.