Haley is a naturally gifted athlete but, with her social behavior, the teen seems intent on squandering her abilities. After a final brush with the law, a judge sentences her to an elite gymnastics academy run by a legendary, hard-nosed coach. Once there, Haley's rebellious attitude wins her both friends and enemies.
Practical Effects
Actual gymnasts doing actual gymnastics. No doubles, all bruises.
Writing
Jessica Bendinger brings Bring It On snark to the mat.
Acting
Jeff Bridges as the grumpy coach you secretly want to disappoint.
Director
Jessica Bendinger
Jeff Bridges
Burt Vickerman
Missy Peregrym
Haley Graham
Vanessa Lengies
Joanne Charis
Jon Gries
Brice Graham
Gia Carides
Alice Graham
Julie Warner
Mrs. Charis
Maddy Curley
Mina Hoyt
Kellan Lutz
Frank
Svetlana Efremova
Dorrie
Tarah Paige
Tricia Skilken
John Patrick Amedori
Poot
Terri J. Vaughn
Susie Mack
Nikki SooHoo
Wei Wei Yong
Polly Holliday
Judge Westreich
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during the 2006 USA Gymnastics era, the film accidentally predicted the sport's reckoning with athlete exploitation. Haley flipping the bird at judging corruption hits different post-2017 Nassar scandal.
Missy Peregrym trained 4+ hours daily for 4 months and performed most stunts herself. The cast includes actual NCAA gymnasts, including Tarah Paige who plays Tricia Skilken.
US
