American Underdog is an inspiring biographical sports drama that chronicles the remarkable rise of Kurt Warner from grocery store stock boy to NFL superstar. Directed by Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin, the film stars Zachary Levi as Warner, capturing his incredible journey from small-town Iowa to becoming a two-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl champion.
The story follows Warner’s struggles through college football obscurity, arena football, and bagging groceries to support his family, including his wife Brenda, powerfully portrayed by Anna Paquin. Despite countless rejections and setbacks, Warner’s unwavering faith and determination eventually earn him a chance with the St. Louis Rams, where he leads one of the most unlikely championship runs in NFL history.
Based on Warner’s own memoir, the film emphasizes themes of perseverance, faith, and the power of believing in impossible dreams. American Underdog delivers both thrilling football action and heartfelt family drama, celebrating one of sports’ greatest comeback stories.
American Underdog (2021) Full Movie Analysis: Release Date, Storyline, Plot, Cast, Actors Salary, Actors Net Worth, Budget, Box Office Collection, Day wise Collection, Trailer, Songs, Awards, Review, Ratings & More
| Info | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sports/Drama |
| Language | English |
| Directed by | Andrew Erwin Jon Erwin |
| Star Cast | Zachary Levi Anna Paquin Dennis Quaid |
| Produced by | Kevin Downes Andrew Erwin Jon Erwin |
| Production companies | Kingdom Story Company Erwin Brothers Entertainment City on a Hill Productions |
| Written/Story by | Jon Erwin David Aaron Cohen Jon Gunn |
| Cinematography | Kristopher Kimlin |
| Edited by | Sean Albertson Andrew Erwin |
| Music by | John Debney |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
| Country | United States |
| Release date | December 15, 2021 (TCL Chinese Theater) December 25, 2021 (United States) |
| Running time | 112 minutes |
| Budget | $25 million |
| Box office | est. $27 million |
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American Underdog Movie Budget
American Underdog is made on the budget of $25 million all inclusive.
| Cost | Cost Amount |
|---|---|
| Production Cost | NA |
| Prints and Advertisement | NA |
| Total Cost | $25 million Approx. |
American Underdog Movie Box Office Collection
| Overall Collection | Amount |
|---|---|
| US Nett | $15 million |
| US Gross | $20 million |
| Overseas | $6.59 million |
| Worldwide Collection | $27 million |
| Verdict | Avg |
American Underdog movie has done overall box office collection of estimated $27 million.
American Underdog Cast, Crew, Role, Salary,Remuneration & Net Worth
Here are the complete details of actors and actresses names in the movie.
1. Zachary Levi as Kurt Warner
| Info | Kurt Warner |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Zachary Levi |
| Salary Per Movie | $900,000 |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
2.Beau Hart as Young Kurt Warner
| Info | Young Kurt Warner |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Beau Hart |
| Salary Per Movie | $250, 000 |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
3. Anna Paquin as Brenda Warner
| Info | Brenda Warner |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Anna Paquin |
| Salary Per Movie | $275k |
| Net Worth | $14 million |
4. Dennis Quaid as Dick Vermeil
| Info | Dick Vermeil |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Dennis Quaid |
| Salary Per Movie | $150k |
| Net Worth | $30 million |
5. Chance Kelly as Mike Martz
| Info | Mike Martz |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Chance Kelly |
| Salary Per Movie | $5 million |
| Net Worth | $15 million |
6. Cindy Hogan as Sue Warner
| Info | Sue Warner |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Cindy Hoga |
| Salary Per Movie | Not Known |
| Net Worth | $16 million |
7. Ser’Darius Blain as Mike Hudnutt
| Info | Mike Hudnutt |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Ser’Darius Blain |
| Salary Per Movie | Not Known |
| Net Worth | Not Known |
American Underdog Movie Awards
| Awards | Category | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| NA | NA | NA |
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