Forever Strong (2008)
Kernel Score: 79% · 219 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Action
Released: 2008-09-26
Runtime: 112 minutes
Where to watch Forever Strong
- Stream: Fubo
- Free with ads: The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home, Pluto TV
- Rent: Apple TV
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Hotshot rugby player Rick Penning was the star player of his Arizona high school team until a fateful brush with the law forces him to ponder the consequences of his actions in a Salt Lake City juvenile detention center.
Forever Strong parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Forever Strong is a PG-13 sports drama involving a teen in juvenile detention who finds redemption through rugby and coaching.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a drunk-driving incident and physical contact sport (rugby) scenes.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — A drunk driver is a plot element, implying alcohol-related consequences.
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
Ryan Little
Cast
- Sean Faris as Rick Penning
- Gary Cole as Coach Larry Gelwix
- Sean Astin as Marcus Tate
- Neal McDonough as Coach Richard Penning
- Julie Warner as Natalie Penning
- Penn Badgley as Lars
- Eliot Schwartz as Marty
- Michael J. Pagan as Kurt
- Nathan West as Quentin
- Max Kasch as Griggs
Forever Strong FAQ
Is Forever Strong good?
Forever Strong has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 219 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Forever Strong?
In the US you can stream Forever Strong on Fubo, watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home and Pluto TV and rent it from Apple TV.
Is Forever Strong OK for kids?
Forever Strong is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Forever Strong is a PG-13 sports drama involving a teen in juvenile detention who finds redemption through rugby and coaching.
What movies are like Forever Strong?
If you liked Forever Strong, try Beautiful Boy, Magnolia, Honey Boy and Requiem for a Dream.