Skip to content
12 Mighty Orphans (2021) poster

12 Mighty Orphans

2021, English. Directed by Ty Roberts.

Based on the true story of the team that inspired a nation.

Haunted by his mysterious past, a devoted high school football coach leads a scrawny team of orphans to the state championship during the Great Depression and inspires a broken nation along the way.

Watch TrailerWhere to Watch
Runtime
1h 58m
Post-credits
Yes, stay
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

Start now and it ends at ….

Worth the Hype

Clear your evening for this.

7.2/10 from 260 TMDB viewer ratings.

Seen it? Give your verdict.

Saved privately on this device.

Where to watch 12 Mighty Orphans

12 Mighty Orphans is streaming on Sony Pictures in India.

Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Details

Released
18 June 2021
Country
United States of America
Written by
Kevin Meyer, Ty Roberts, Lane Garrison
Box office
$3.6M
underdogbased on novel or booksportswar veteranamerican footballorphanageamerican football coachgreat depressionbased on true storyflashbackorphanchild laborinspiring storydust bowl

Check ratings elsewhere

News & fan talk

What 12 Mighty Orphans is based on

12 Mighty Orphans is adapted from a novel.

Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.

If you liked 12 Mighty Orphans

12 Mighty Orphans: quick answers

Is 12 Mighty Orphans worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 260 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is 12 Mighty Orphans?

12 Mighty Orphans runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).

Does 12 Mighty Orphans have a post-credits scene?

Yes. 12 Mighty Orphans has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.

12 Mighty Orphans parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

12 Mighty Orphans is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is 12 Mighty Orphans on?

12 Mighty Orphans is streaming on Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like 12 Mighty Orphans?

If you liked 12 Mighty Orphans, try Field of Lost Shoes, Outlaws - For Greater Glory, The Smashing Machine.

Who directed 12 Mighty Orphans?

12 Mighty Orphans (2021) was directed by Ty Roberts and stars Luke Wilson, Vinessa Shaw, Wayne Knight.

What is 12 Mighty Orphans based on?

12 Mighty Orphans is adapted from a novel.

↑ ↓ to move · Enter to open · Full search page