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The Blind Side
A heartwarming, easy-to-watch drama that tugs at the heartstrings with its story of kindness and belonging.
About 2009 film by John Lee Hancock
Genres drama, biographical, comedy drama, American football, white savior
Directed by John Lee Hancock
Written by John Lee Hancock
Starring Sandra Bullock, Kathy Bates, Lily Collins, Tim McGraw, Kim Dickens, Quinton Aaron, Rhoda Griffis, IronE Singleton
Music Carter Burwell
Runtime 128 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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