12 Mighty Orphans (2021)
Kernel Score: 79% · 248 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: History, Drama, Action
Released: 2021-06-18
Runtime: 118 minutes
Where to watch 12 Mighty Orphans
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
12 Mighty Orphans parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that 12 Mighty Orphans is a PG-13 inspirational sports drama based on a true story about orphans overcoming hardship through football during the Great Depression.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Depicts football action and references to child labor and hardship, but no graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Ty Roberts
Cast
- 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
- Scott Haze as Rodney Kidd
- Levi Dylan as Fairbanks
- Jacob Lofland as Snoggs
- Rooster McConaughey as Pop Boone
- King Orba as Remmert
12 Mighty Orphans FAQ
Is 12 Mighty Orphans good?
12 Mighty Orphans has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 248 audience ratings.
Where can I watch 12 Mighty Orphans?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is 12 Mighty Orphans OK for kids?
12 Mighty Orphans is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that 12 Mighty Orphans is a PG-13 inspirational sports drama based on a true story about orphans overcoming hardship through football during the Great Depression.
What movies are like 12 Mighty Orphans?
If you liked 12 Mighty Orphans, try Rudy, Facing the Giants, The Last Full Measure and The Last of the Mohicans.