The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
Acting
Sandra Bullock's Oscar-winning transformation into a Memphis matriarch.
Costume
The evolution of Leigh Anne's statement earrings as character development.
Director
John Lee Hancock
Sandra Bullock
Leigh Anne Tuohy
Tim McGraw
Sean Tuohy
Quinton Aaron
Michael Oher
Jae Head
S.J. Tuohy
Lily Collins
Collins Tuohy
Ray McKinnon
Coach Cotton
Kim Dickens
Mrs. Boswell
Adriane Lenox
Denise Oher
Kathy Bates
Miss Sue
Catherine Dyer
Mrs. Smith
Andy Stahl
Principal Sandstrom
Tom Nowicki
Literature Teacher
Libby Whittemore
Sarcastic Teacher
Melody Weintraub
History Teacher
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film became a cultural shorthand for 'white savior' narratives, sparking ongoing debates about whose story is really being told. Michael Oher himself later disputed how he was portrayed.
Sandra Bullock initially passed on the role three times. She finally accepted and won her only Oscar—beating Meryl Streep in 'Julie & Julia.'
US
