

12 Mighty Orphans
“Based on the true story of the team that inspired a nation.”
Haunted by his mysterious past, a devoted high school football coach leads a scrawny team of orphans to the state championship during the Great Depression and inspires a broken nation along the way.
Where to watch 12 Mighty Orphans in United States
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Where is 12 Mighty Orphans streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Globoplay | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About 12 Mighty Orphans
12 Mighty Orphans is a 2021 English-language history, drama and action film directed by Ty Roberts. The cast is led by Luke Wilson, Vinessa Shaw, Wayne Knight. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
12 Mighty Orphans was produced by Greenbelt Films, Santa Rita Film Co., and Sony Pictures Classics and made in United States of America. It was released on June 18, 2021, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ty Roberts
- Writers
- Kevin Meyer, Ty Roberts, Lane Garrison
- Release date
- June 18, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Greenbelt Films, Santa Rita Film Co., Sony Pictures Classics
12 Mighty Orphans cast & crew
12 Mighty Orphans was directed by Ty Roberts and written by Kevin Meyer, Ty Roberts, and Lane Garrison.
The cast features Luke Wilson as Rusty Russell, Vinessa Shaw as Juanita Russell, Wayne Knight as Frank Wynn, Martin Sheen as Doc Hall, Jake Austin Walker as Hardy Brown, and Scott Haze as Rodney Kidd.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Orton, cinematography is by David McFarland, and it was produced by Matt Barr and Ekaterina Baker.
Is 12 Mighty Orphans worth watching?
12 Mighty Orphans holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 252 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed history films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy history, drama, and action, 12 Mighty Orphans is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 12 Mighty Orphans
12 Mighty Orphans isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of 12 Mighty Orphans

Luke Wilson
Rusty Russell

Vinessa Shaw
Juanita Russell

Wayne Knight
Frank Wynn

Martin Sheen
Doc Hall

Jake Austin Walker
Hardy Brown

Scott Haze
Rodney Kidd
Levi Dylan
Fairbanks

Jacob Lofland
Snoggs

Rooster McConaughey
Pop Boone

King Orba
Remmert

Treat Williams
Amon Carter

Larry Pine
President Roosevelt
12 Mighty Orphans — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 12 Mighty Orphans in United States?
12 Mighty Orphans is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is 12 Mighty Orphans in?
12 Mighty Orphans is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 12 Mighty Orphans?
12 Mighty Orphans runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is 12 Mighty Orphans rated?
12 Mighty Orphans is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 252 ratings.











