Remember the Titans
After leading his football team to 15 winning seasons, coach Bill Yoast is demoted and replaced by Herman Boone – tough, opinionated and as different from the beloved Yoast as he could be. The two men learn to overcome their differences and turn a group of hostile young men into champions.
Critics Sentiment
Titans score final touchdown to win state championship and complete perfect season
Gerry Bertier is paralyzed in a car accident after semifinal victory
The dramatic drop from the triumphant semifinal victory to Gerry's tragic accident represents the film's most jarring emotional shift, falling 2.5 points before recovering for the championship.
Remember the Titans maintains consistently strong audience reception throughout, building from solid setup through powerful moments like the Gettysburg Cemetery speech to reach its emotional peak with the championship victory. While the tragic car accident provides necessary dramatic weight, the film's inspirational themes and strong performances keep sentiment elevated. Critics consistently praised Washington's performance, the authentic team chemistry, and the film's handling of racial integration themes.
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Denzel Washington
Coach Herman Boone
Will Patton
Coach Bill Yoast
Wood Harris
Julius Campbell
Ryan Hurst
Gerry Bertier
Donald Faison
Petey Jones
Craig Kirkwood
Jerry 'Rev' Harris
Ethan Suplee
Louie Lastik
Kip Pardue
Ronnie 'Sunshine' Bass
Hayden Panettiere
Sheryl Yoast
Nicole Ari Parker
Carol Boone
Krysten Leigh Jones
Nicky Boone
Gregory Alan Williams
Coach Paul 'Doc' Hines
Brett Rice
Coach Herb Tyrell
Burgess Jenkins
Ray Budds
Earl Poitier
Blue Stanton
Ryan Gosling
Alan Bosley
Kate Bosworth
Emma Hoyt
Neal Ghant
Frankie Glascoe
David Jefferson
Cook
Preston Wigasi Brant
Jerry Buck
Crew
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