Draft Day
At the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must decide what he's willing to sacrifice on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with NFL dreams.
Critics Sentiment
Sonny drafts Vontae Mack first overall instead of Bo Callahan
Anthony Molina flies back to Cleveland threatening to fire Sonny
The film peaks with Mack's shocking selection then drops significantly as corporate pressure mounts, before recovering with successful negotiations.
Draft Day maintains steady audience approval throughout most of its runtime, with reviewers consistently praising Costner's performance and the behind-the-scenes NFL atmosphere. The film peaks during its central draft twist and recovers well from mid-film tensions. Critics generally found it an entertaining if predictable sports drama that succeeds despite some weak romantic subplots.
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Kevin Costner
Sonny Weaver Jr.
Jennifer Garner
Ali Parker
Denis Leary
Vince Penn
Chadwick Boseman
Vontae Mack
Frank Langella
Anthony Molina
Josh Pence
Bo Callahan
Arian Foster
Ray Jennings
Terry Crews
Earl Jennings
Ellen Burstyn
Barb Weaver
Sean Combs
Chris Crawford
Sam Elliott
Coach Moore
Rosanna Arquette
Angie
W. Earl Brown
Ralph Mowry
Kevin Dunn
Marvin
Brad William Henke
Tony ‘Bagel’ Bagli
Chi McBride
Walt Gordon
Griffin Newman
Rick the Intern
David Ramsey
Thompson
Patrick St. Esprit
Tom Michaels
Timothy Simons
Marx
Crew
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