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The Longshots

The Longshots

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The Longshots

"The new coach has a secret weapon."

2008

1h 34m

6.5(77 votes)

Drama

Family

Comedy

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

Stream

Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels

Rent

Amazon Video

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Cube Vision

Dimension Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ice Cube

Ice Cube

Curtis Plummer

Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer

Jasmine

Tasha Smith

Tasha Smith

Claire Plummer

Jill Marie Jones

Jill Marie Jones

Ronnie

Dash Mihok

Dash Mihok

Cyrus

Matt Craven

Matt Craven

Coach Fisher

Glenn Plummer

Glenn Plummer

Winston

Garrett Morris

Garrett Morris

Reverend Pratt

Miles Chandler

Miles Chandler

Damon

Chloe Bridges

Chloe Bridges

Tammy

Creative team

Directed by: Fred Durst
Written by: Nick Santora
Produced by: Ice Cube
Nick Santora

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