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Legendary

  • 2010
  • PG-13
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
5.6K
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Danny Glover, Patricia Clarkson, John Cena, Madeleine Martin, and Devon Graye in Legendary (2010)
Book-smart teenager Cal Chetley (Graye) joins his school's wrestling team as a way to rekindle his relationship with his brother (Cena), who himself for the death of their father in a car accident years ago.
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A book-smart teenager joins his school's wrestling team as a way to reunite his surviving family members, who split apart after the death of his father, a college wrestling legend, 10 years ... Read allA book-smart teenager joins his school's wrestling team as a way to reunite his surviving family members, who split apart after the death of his father, a college wrestling legend, 10 years ago.A book-smart teenager joins his school's wrestling team as a way to reunite his surviving family members, who split apart after the death of his father, a college wrestling legend, 10 years ago.

  • Director
    • Mel Damski
  • Writer
    • John Posey
  • Stars
    • John Cena
    • Patricia Clarkson
    • Danny Glover
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    5.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mel Damski
    • Writer
      • John Posey
    • Stars
      • John Cena
      • Patricia Clarkson
      • Danny Glover
    • 30User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Videos10

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    Trailer 2:19
    Legendary
    "Mike Teaches Cal How to Wrestle" from Legendary
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    "Mike Teaches Cal How to Wrestle" from Legendary
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    "Mike Teaches Cal How to Wrestle" from Legendary
    Legendary: "Cal Needs You"
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    Legendary: "Cal Needs You"
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    John Cena
    John Cena
    • Mike Chetley
    Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson
    • Sharon Chetley
    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Harry 'Red' Newman
    Devon Graye
    Devon Graye
    • Cal Chetley
    Madeleine Martin
    Madeleine Martin
    • Luli Stringfellow
    John Posey
    John Posey
    • Coach Tennent
    Tyler Posey
    Tyler Posey
    • Billy Barrow
    Teo Olivares
    Teo Olivares
    • Donald Worthington.
    Kareem J. Grimes
    Kareem J. Grimes
    • Theo 'Gnat' Henderson
    • (as Kareem Grimes)
    Christopher Alan Weaver
    • Joe Easley
    Robert Bryan
    • 3rd Kid
    Angelena Swords
    Angelena Swords
    • Jill
    Yvonne Misiak
    • Waitress
    Lara Grice
    Lara Grice
    • Laura Melton
    Patrick Cox
    Patrick Cox
    • Guy…
    Deneen Tyler
    Deneen Tyler
    • Judge Elaine Gardener
    • (as a different name)
    Vince Antoine
    • Claremore Coach
    • (as Vince Antonio)
    Andrew Sensenig
    Andrew Sensenig
    • Larry Edwards
    • Director
      • Mel Damski
    • Writer
      • John Posey
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    User reviews30

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    6SnoopyStyle

    Nothing special

    Cal Chetley (Devon Graye) is a 135lb beanpole high school nerd getting bullied by fellow student Billy Barrow (Tyler Posey). He lives with his widowed mother Sharon (Patricia Clarkson). His older brother Mike (John Cena) is struggling and mostly absent. Mike and father were champion wrestlers and Cal wants to start wrestling. Sharon is not happy blaming the lost of her family and Mike specifically to wrestling. The next door neighbor girl Luli (Madeleine Martin) is completely infatuated with Cal.

    This being a WWE movie. The biggest question for this is the acting ability of John Cena. While he can walk and talk, he doesn't have the nuance of emotional acting. He is just outclassed by Patricia Clarkson in their scenes. Devon Graye is not a great actor either, at least not yet. He needs to be much better as the lead. Madeleine Martin steals her scenes whenever she's on the screen. She has a spunky wacky character to play with. The story is very bland and unimaginative. It has no surprises or originality. This is strictly an after-school special TV movie.
    9robmorris27

    Great Movie

    I only just saw this today and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. Cena is good and doesn't over play his part or look out of place with some very fine actors in support. The film has a good story and is well, acted I'm just afraid that many people will be put off by the wwe connection but shouldn't be. This a great film for anyone with or without an interest in wwe but if you do have an interest i recommend you buy the special edition 2 disc set as it has some great moments of wrestling history on it. Nice to see WWE films branching out and finely a credible role for the ever more versatile Cena who i see having a great future in films.
    5Hellmant

    Feels like a 'Hallmark Hall Of Fame' TV movie!

    'LEGENDARY': Two and a Half Stars (Out of Five)

    John Cena stars in his first family friendly dramatic film, which is also a first for the studio behind the film (WWE Films). WWE Films has produced all of Cena's films ( 'THE MARINE', '12 ROUNDS' and now this) and I'm sure their involvement in the film was the reason for Cena's casting. WWE and Cena's interest in the film is a little odd considering it feels like a 'Hallmark Hall Of Fame' TV movie. It's directed by Mel Damski, a veteran TV director, and written by John Posey, a veteran TV actor (who also plays Coach Tennent in the film). So the movie has a strong TV movie feel to it and a 'feel good' uplifting family one at that. Despite this it was released in theaters (in a limited run) for 18 days before taking the video rout. It would have had a much more fitting home as a Sunday night movie on CBS or Lifetime (which it still might I'm sure).

    The film revolves around a nerdy high-school student named Cal Chetley (played by Devon Graye) who one day decides to join his school's wrestling team. His father and brother Mike (Cena) were both wrestling legends but his mother Sharon (played impressively by Patricia Clarkson) is dead set against him following in their footsteps. Their family was torn apart ten years earlier when Cal's dad died in an automobile accident and for some reason Sharon blames wrestling for their problems. Cal tracks down his unemployed alcoholic brother and asks him to train him. At first Mike is reluctant to help his brother, who he barely knows, but after Cal shows up at a hearing (for the sentencing of a bar brawl Mike was involved in) and defends him Mike feels obligated to return the favor. So the two train together in secrecy behind their mother's back. This of course leads to dramatic complications.

    The movie feels a lot like watered down generic TV crap but it does have a heart and is inspirational in a way. Cena is adequate in his role as well as Graye. Clarkson shines like always and gives a performance far better than the film deserves. Danny Glover has a nice supporting turn as well. The writing and directing is decent by TV movie standards but for a theatrically released, as well as high profile video run, it doesn't measure up. Cena could be a decent action star if he sets his standards higher, he's such a huge wrestling star it shouldn't be too hard for him to get some decent roles (I heard he has interest in doing 'THE EXPENDABLES 2' but many think he hasn't earned it yet). With that said doing this family film isn't nearly as atrocious as the ones The Rock has done (he also got his film career jump started through WWE Films as well with 'THE RUNDOWN' and 'WALKING TALL'). The movie as a whole would be worth checking out on TV with your family.

    Watch our review show 'MOVIE TALK' at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j95Zjdlcbe0
    5thekyles99

    Cena has a long way to go...but is slowly improving

    OK to all those Cena haters out there, don't judge a book by its cover cause this is one Cena movie that was actually pretty good. Yes those who know me know i live and breathe pro wrestling and i have never hated Cena, although truth be told i have seen a lot better wrestlers out there however that being said i will also have to say their are a lot worse. Are u listening to me Flair?? Cena is definitely no Dwayne Johnson although i think he has like 100 lbs of pure muscle on the rock, he couldn't out act the rock, but ill tell you in this he tries damn hard. I have to hand it to wrestlers who journey outside the squared circle to venture into unknown territory that hollywierd has to offer. I mean you never see Actors do it aside from the late great Andy Kaufman and of course the idiot David Arquette. Wrestle i mean that is. Great cast including Danny Glover who plays an old fisherman that young Cal (Devon Graye) bumps into and gets a friendship going while spending time down by the river. And Patricia Clarkson who is simply brilliant as Cal and Mike's (John Cena) Mom. The rest of the cast although basically unknowns including Devon Graye do fantastic jobs. The storyline is this, young Cal who is living in the shadow of his former all star wrestling brother Mike who has estranged him and his mother ever since their father was killed in an automobile accident. Mike went from all American hero on a major downward spiral and alluded the surviving family members. Cal decides to join the school's wrestling team and also seek his brother's help in training him along the way. Although reluctant at first mike decides its time to break the ice and take his younger brother on. This movie is inspiring and in my opinion can proudly say can join amongst the other sport inspiring stories ie; Rocky, Cinderella Man to name a few. A good film.
    6brad-eauclaire

    A nice inspirational movie

    This is not meant to be some mind bending deep thought drama. It's your typical redemption movie. The actors who play the villain students / his quirky friend are pretty darn awkward and cheesy, but the main three put in solid performances.

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    • Trivia
      The song that plays in the background many times and that Cal comes out too for his match in the end is sang by John Cena who plays his brother in the movie...it is also John Cena's original song that he came out to when he wrestled in WWE..
    • Goofs
      Danny Glover is holding his under-spin fishing reel upside down.
    • Quotes

      Harry 'Red' Newman: Like I said, not all legends are about victory. Some are about struggle, finding out who you are and your reason for being.

    • Connections
      Featured in WWE Smackdown!: Episode #12.34 (2010)

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    • Release date
      • September 9, 2010 (Kuwait)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Brother's Keeper
    • Filming locations
      • Hammond, Louisiana, USA(Opening shot)
    • Production company
      • WWE Studios
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $200,393
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $126,964
      • Sep 12, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $200,393
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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