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title: "Everybody's All-American"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/everybody-s-all-american-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 34053
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
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# Everybody's All-American (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/everybody-s-all-american-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Everybody's All-American is a 1988 drama and romance film directed with a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes. The story follows Louisiana football star Gavin Grey, an All-American champion married to homecoming queen Babs Rogers, as he confronts a failed professional career and the realization that his days as a hometown hero have passed.

The film explores themes of aging, identity loss, and marital strain when past glory no longer sustains the present. It carries an R rating and features a narrative focused on the personal and relational consequences of outliving one's athletic prime.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A legendary Louisiana football star struggles to find his identity after his professional career fades."

### Why Watch
- Explores the complex aftermath of a once-celebrated college football career.
- Features a dramatic story centered on a Louisiana football star and his homecoming queen wife.
- Examines the emotional strain of lost fame and identity.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film holds mixed ratings from audiences and critics, with a 45 percent tomatometer score and 47 percent popcornmeter score.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and romantic with a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes, suited for viewers interested in character-driven sports fallout.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #football-glory, #fading-fame, #marriage-strain, #louisiana-setting, #life-after-sports, #dramatic-romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Everybody's All-American?
Streaming availability is not specified in the provided sources, though the film is listed as available to rent or buy.

### Q: Is Everybody's All-American worth watching?
The film received mixed reviews, holding a 45 percent Tomatometer score and a 47 percent Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes.

### Q: What is the runtime of Everybody's All-American?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
Everybody's All-American is categorized as a drama and romance film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Everybody's All-American — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/34053)
- [Everybody's All-American (1988) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095119/fullcredits/)
- [Everybody's All-American (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody%27s_All-American_(film))
- [Everybody's All-American (1988) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/34053-everybody-s-all-american/cast)
- [Everybody's All-American](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Review/Film; The Glory Fades in 'Everybody's All-American'](https://www.nytimes.com/)

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