About the Film
Louisiana football star Gavin Grey had it all. He was an All-American champion who married his high-school sweetheart, homecoming queen Babs Rogers, and who was a hero to his hometown. Yet after a failed professional career, Gavin realizes that fame and success have passed him by and that he no longer is the hero everyone keeps reminding him he should still be. His dissatisfaction with his life leads to strains in his marriage, and Gavin begins to wonder who he is, if he's not a hero anymore.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: Everybody's All-American is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and romance movie from 1988. Directed by Taylor Hackford, and starring Dennis Quaid, Jessica Lange, Timothy Hutton Louisiana football star Gavin Grey had it all.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.4/10, Everybody's All-American retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with romance elements, Everybody's All-American deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Where to Watch
Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
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