Little Giants
When Danny O'Shea's daughter is cut from the Peewee football team just for being a girl, he decides to form his own team, composed of other ragtag players who were also cut. Can his team really learn enough to beat the elite team, coached by his brother, a former pro player?
Critics Sentiment
Giants score winning touchdown on 99 yard fumblerooski play
Becky quits the Giants to become a cheerleader for Junior
The dramatic shift from Icebox quitting football at her lowest point to the triumphant final touchdown play representing the biggest emotional arc of the film
Little Giants follows the predictable but satisfying underdog sports formula, with reviewers appreciating the character work and charming moments despite familiar cliches. The film builds from a standard setup through emotional lows when key players are lost, culminating in a creative and well-executed climax that elevates it above typical kids' sports movies. While some found the stereotypes tiresome, most agreed it succeeds as family entertainment with genuine heart.
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Rick Moranis
Danny O'Shea
Ed O'Neill
Kevin O'Shea
Devon Sawa
Junior Floyd
Shawna Waldron
Becky 'Icebox' O'Shea
Todd Bosley
Jake Berman
Michael Zwiener
Rudy Zolteck
Danny Pritchett
Tad Simpson
Troy Simmons
Rashid Hanon
Sam Horrigan
Spike Hammersmith
Joey Simmrin
Sean Murphy
Marcus Toji
Marcus
Christopher Walberg
Timmy Moore
Matthew McCurley
Nubie
Alexa PenaVega
Priscilla O'Shea
Mary Ellen Trainor
Karen O'Shea
Susanna Thompson
Patty Floyd
Dabbs Greer
Wilbur
Rance Howard
Father Kelly
Frank Welker
Animation Vocal Sound Effects (voice)
Mark Holton
Mr. Zolteck
Crew
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