National Champions(2021)
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National Champions Synopsis
A star quarterback ignites a players’ strike hours before the biggest game of the year in order to fight for fair compensation, equality, and respect for the athletes who put their bodies and health on the line for their schools.
National Champions (2021) is a drama film directed by Ric Roman Waugh, released on December 10, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Stephan James, J.K. Simmons, Alexander Ludwig and Lil Rel Howery. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 85 ratings.
- Director:
- Ric Roman Waugh
- Writers:
- Adam Mervis
- Producers:
- Brendon Boyea, Basil Iwanyk, Greg Economou
- Cinematographer:
- Khalid Mohtaseb
- Composer:
- Jonathan Sanford
- Production:
- STXfilms, Thunder Road, BondIt Media Capital, game1, Amet Entertainment, Why Not You Productions
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $475,488
- Status:
- Released
National Champions (2021) Trailer
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National Champions Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for National Champions.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Strike Starts Hours Before The Big Game | Extended Preview
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National Champions Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephan James
as LeMarcus James
J.K. Simmons
as Coach James Lazor
Alexander Ludwig
as Emmett Sunday
Lil Rel Howery
as Coach Dunn
Tim Blake Nelson
as Rodger Cummings
Andrew Bachelor
as Taylor Sheridan
David Koechner
as Richard Everly
Jeffrey Donovan
as Mark Titus
Kristin Chenoweth
as Bailey Lazor
Timothy Olyphant
as Elliott Schmidt
Uzo Aduba
as Katherine Poe
Russell Wilson
as Russell Wilson
Key crew
Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, written by Adam Mervis, produced by Brendon Boyea, Basil Iwanyk and Greg Economou.
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National Champions Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 85 ratings.
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National Champions – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch National Champions online?
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National Champions (2021) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in National Champions?
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The main cast of National Champions (2021) includes Stephan James, J.K. Simmons, Alexander Ludwig, Lil Rel Howery and Tim Blake Nelson. The film was directed by Ric Roman Waugh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Champions released?
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National Champions was released on December 10, 2021 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is National Champions worth watching?
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National Champions (2021) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 85 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for National Champions?
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Yes. The official National Champions trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.