Woodlawn Movie

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A film based on an inspiring real-life story about love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s.

Who's Involved:

Sherri Shepherd, Jon Erwin, Jon Voight, Sean Astin, C. Thomas Howell, Brando Eaton, Quinton Peeples, Andrew Erwin, Rhoda Griffis, Virginia Williams, Nic Bishop, Richard Kohnke

Release Date:

Friday, October 16, 2015 Limited

PG   PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED MPA
thematic elements including some racial tension/violence
Runtime: N/A
Language: English

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Plot: What's the story about?

In 1973, a spiritual awakening captured the heart of nearly every player of the Woodlawn High School football team, including its coach Tandy Gerelds. Their dedication to love and unity in a school filled with racism and hate leads to the largest high school football game ever played in the torn city of Birmingham, Alabama, and the rise of its first African American superstar, Tony Nathan.

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Who stars in Woodlawn: Cast List

... Hank

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... George 'Shorty' White

A Question of Faith, Restitution  

... Paul Bryant

Reagan, The Painter  

... Mike Morton

Cabin Fever: Patient Zero, American Sniper  

... Debbie

10 Rules for Sleeping Around  

... Momma Nathan

Precious, One for the Money  

... Brenda Howly

Runaway Jury, Just Mercy  

... Tandy Gerelds

Jesus Revolution, The Lears  

... Jeff Rutledge

The Demented  

Who's making Woodlawn: Crew List

A look at the Woodlawn behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jon Erwin last directed Jesus Revolution and American Underdog. The film's writer Jon Erwin last wrote Ordinary Angels and Jesus Revolution.

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Production: What we know about Woodlawn?

Filming Timeline

  1. 2015 - August: The film was set to Completed  status.
  2. 2015 - June: The film was set to Post-Production  status.

Woodlawn Release Date: When was the film released?


Woodlawn was a Limited release in 2015 on Friday, October 16, 2015. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including Goosebumps, Crimson Peak and Freeheld.

As a Limited release, Woodlawn will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.

Woodlawn DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?

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Woodlawn was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 .

Woodlawn VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?


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Woodlawn was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.

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