The action sceens are clearly just real game clips of wake forest by espn or whoever. The 5th quarter on dvd august 30, 2011 starring ryan merriman, andie macdowell, aidan quinn, michael harding. Read the the 5th quarter movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. The movie brings to life the struggles the abbate family. The movie is not the bestdirected movie, and the storytelling is disjointed with multiple plotlines and no central focus. Apr 29, 2011 admittedly, i didnt much like the 5th quarter i prefer more subtle dramatic currents and ones that serve to address a meaningful subtext.
Featuring steaks, pizza, a fabulous drink selection, sports games, great food, and awesome service. What makes this such a good movie to me is that it shows the. In february 2006, young luke abbate accepted a ride home from a fellow student following his highschool team practice. The 5th quarter cast and crew cast photos and info. The 5th quarter dvd, 2011, ws for sale online ebay. Inspired by a true story, the 5th quarter is unabashedly sentimental, chockfull of cliches, and smothered in sappy ballads, but its intentions seem sufficiently honorable. Jon abbate helps lead wake forest to its mostsuccessful season in school history.
Granted, luke died several months before football season, but theres probably less than a half hour. Of the leads, merriman and macdowell, a naturalborn southerner, acquit. I dont often give up on a movie but i had to on this one, and for the sake of the actors who are really very talented. With andie macdowell, aidan quinn, ryan merriman, michael harding. Its a very dramatic story of how the accidental and tragic death of a teenage boy brought a family, a team, a. I just watched the 5th quarter, which is an amazing movie by the way but i am curious what happened to the driver in the car accident. The 5th quarter cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Watch the 5th quarter online stream full movie directv. Aidan quinn and andie macdowell deliver emotionally stirring performances as the mother and father of jon abbate, a rising football star at wake forest university. The 5th quarter 2011 stream and watch online moviefone. The 5th quarter is based on the touching true story of the abbate family. Everything you need to know about the 5th quarter movie. By buckys 5th quarter staff february 4 nfl draft 2020. The death of a promising young athlete just days before his 16th birthday inspires his older brother to lead his college football team to new.
Admittedly, i didnt much like the 5th quarter i prefer more subtle dramatic currents and ones that serve to address a meaningful subtext. Our son luke was a passenger, riding home from lacrosse practice on a monday night with four teammates. English us espanol portugues brasil francais france deutsch. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Rent the 5th quarter 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Watch the 5th quarter 2010 full movie free online streaming. Purchase the 5th quarter on digital and stream instantly or download offline.
When 15yearold luke abbate is killed in a tragic accident it rocks his family members back on their heels. The 5th quarter is a film dedicated to lukes memory and tells the story of his family in the wake of such tragedy. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The film is based on the touching true story of the abbate family. And, although having lost their starting quarterback, starting running back, and starting defensive end to injuries at the beginning of the season, wake forest went on to complete their most successful season in school history. The true story of linebacker john abbate, who turned the pain of his brothers death into a sporting tribute and historic victory for his school. The tale illicits plenty of tears as viewers empathize with the abbate family and their emotional journey. Driven by the tragic and fatal car crash that took the life of his fifteen year old brother luke, and wearing lukes number 5 jersey, jon abbate helps to lead the wake forest demon deacons to the most successful season in school history. Sep 02, 2018 the 5th quarter is a great sports movie but thats not what its about. Fifth quarter foundation is a foundation established to improve childrens education, recreation and womens health. Mar 25, 2011 read the the 5th quarter movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. The 5th quarter is a very good movie for older kids looking for an inspirational true story. The final quarter became known as lukes quarter, the 5th quarter, and this humble signal crystallized the entire team.
It is based on the true story of the tragic death of young luke abbate, his big brother jon abbate and the wake forest university football team. Someone throw a penalty flag at this maudlin football drama from directorscreenwriter rick bieber. Monday nights at 5pm for a live show at the turn, powered by topgolf swing suite, in the titletown district west of lambeau field, as they go in. The 5th quarter is a great sports movie but thats not what its about. The film pulls no punches with the intense grief a family endures in the aftermath of the tragic and untimely death of their 15yearold son and brother. The death of a promising young athlete just days before his 16th birthday inspires his older brother to lead his college football team to new heights in the 5th quarter, the moving saga of the abbate family of marietta, georgia. The movie was directed, written, and produced by rick bieber and was based on the life and death of luke abbate. Mar 25, 2011 if only the 5th quarter did the story justice. Yearning to watch the 5th quarter in the comfort of your own home. In the spirit of the blind side comes this inspiring true story of family, faith a. The 5th quarter is based on a true story of loss, family love and inspiration. Within a couple of games, players from both teams, the fans in the stands, and those watching the games on television, would begin the final quarter by raising their hands with all 5 fingers outstretched in honor of lukes memory. The story shows how this familys tragic loss was transformed into a triumph honoring the memory of 15 year old luke abbate. Football tearjerker may be too intense for younger viewers.
Everything you need to know about the 5th quarter movie 2011. After luke abbate is killed in a car crash, his family donates his organs to five people. In the spirit of the blind side comes this inspiring true story of family, faith and football. Rent the 5th quarter 2010 starring ryan merriman and aidan quinn on dvd and bluray. Aidan quinn and andie macdowell deliver emotionally stirring performances as the mother and father of jon abbate, a rising football star at wake forest. Watch the 5th quarter starring aidan quinn in this drama on directv. Additionally, it is an inspirational film with faith elements nothing overly preachy. If you like the 5th quarter you are looking for realistic, touching and serious movies about with sport, car accident, coach, athletes life, ambition, family in crisis and contests and competitions themes of biography, drama and sport genre shot in usa. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the 5th quarter near you. Sep 01, 20 in the spirit of the blind side comes this inspiring true story of family, faith and football. Aidan quinn and andie macdowell deliver emotionally stirring performances as the mother and father of.
This movie is sad in the beginning, but it is based on a true story so it is expected. Cohen, doug ames, ryan johnston, joel mcdonell, rick bieber. A quick look at some of the top plays from jt in preparation for the upcoming nfl draft. Their lives are suddenly shattered when the familys youngest son, luke, is killed in a tragic accident. First, its hard to call this a football movie when 30 minutes pass before a footballrelated scene. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Still, i suspect the 5th quarter provides precisely the effect it aims for, and that there is a sizable audience looking for just such an emotional outlet. Great acting, great story line, great family film with a great message of family love and family loyalty. May 18, 2015 the 5th quarter is based on a true story, and in my opinion, these kinds of movies always make the most significant impact on me.