The Blind Side poster

The Blind Side (2009)

Film · 2h 9m · Rated PG-13

Drama, Sports

A compassionate family offers a homeless teenager a second chance, changing his life and theirs forever.

Feel-good and uplifting. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on true events.

Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 26, 2026.

The Blind Side parents guide

No sex or nudity and mild language, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Rated PG-13, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine from about 7.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is The Blind Side about?

The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byJohn Lee Hancock
StarringSandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Jae Head, Lily Collins, Ray McKinnon

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