The Maida family has moved to Oregon, and daughter Tami wants to play quarterback for the high school football team. There's just one problem. She's a girl. With everyone from the coach to her next door neighbor against her, she's out to prove that not only can she can play football, but she can win the state championship. (Based on a true story)
Acting
Young Helen Hunt carries the whole film with pre-Mad About You fire.
Production
Shot on location in Oregon with authentic small-town football atmosphere.
Director
Noel Black
Helen Hunt
Tami Maida
Don Murray
Ralph Maida
Barbara Babcock
Judy Maida
Carmen Argenziano
Ed Ainsworth
Dana Elcar
Mr. Caine
Beau Dremann
B.J. Caine
John Stockwell
Scott Massey
Daphne Zuniga
Kim Maida
Tim Robbins
Marvin
Kathleen Wilhoite
Carolyn
John Wesley
George Watson
Severn Darden
Mr. Hobart
Nancy Parsons
Mrs. Klosterman
Mary-Robin Redd
Saleswoman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on real Oregon high schooler Tami Maida, who actually did win a championship game in 1981. The real Tami attended the premiere.
Released two years after Title IX enforcement began, this TV movie rode the wave of 1980s 'you go girl' media — but with actual football instead of montages.
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