---
title: "When the Game Stands Tall"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/when-the-game-stands-tall-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 232679
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# When the Game Stands Tall (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/when-the-game-stands-tall-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

When the Game Stands Tall is a 2014 drama film directed towards sports enthusiasts and fans of biographical stories. The movie explores the historic 1992 through 2003 high school football winning streak achieved by De La Salle High School of Concord, California, capturing a record 151-game run.

The film centers on a young coach who turns a losing high school football program around to achieve an undefeated record for 12 consecutive seasons. With a runtime of one hour and fifty-five minutes and a PG rating, it offers a dramatic look at dedication, teamwork, and athletic history.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Inspired by a true story, a coach leads a high school football program to an unprecedented winning streak."

### Why Watch
- It is inspired by the extraordinary true story of a record 151-game high school football winning streak.
- The film features performances by Jim Caviezel as coach Bob Ladouceur, Laura Dern as Bev Ladouceur, and Michael Chiklis as assistant.
- It explores the journey of a program that went undefeated for 12 consecutive seasons.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers not interested in sports dramas or football coaching stories may want to skip it.
- Tone & Suitability: The film runs for one hour and fifty-five minutes with a PG rating, presenting a dramatic narrative about a high school football program.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #high-school-football, #true-story, #sports-drama, #winning-streak, #coaching

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Thomas Carter
- **Networks / Studios**: Mandalay Pictures, Affirm Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jim Caviezel** as *Bob Ladouceur*
- **Michael Chiklis** as *Terry Eidson*
- **Laura Dern** as *Bev Ladouceur*
- **Clancy Brown** as *Mickey Ryan*
- **Ser'Darius Blain** as *Cam Colvin*
- **Stephan James** as *T.K. Kelly*
- **Jessie T. Usher** as *Tayshon Lanear*
- **Matthew Daddario** as *Danny Ladouceur*
- **Alexander Ludwig** as *Chris Ryan*
- **Joe Massingill** as *Beaser*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream When the Game Stands Tall?
Streaming availability can be checked on the movie's TMDB page under the watch now section.

### Q: Is When the Game Stands Tall worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy sports dramas inspired by the extraordinary true story of De La Salle High School's winning streak.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and fifty-five minutes.

### Q: Is this a television series with multiple episodes?
No, it is a feature film with a single runtime rather than an episodic television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [When the Game Stands Tall — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/232679)
- [When the Game Stands Tall - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_the_Game_Stands_Tall)

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