The U
In the '80s college football was hit by a hurricane.
Throughout the 1980s, Miami, Florida, was at the center of a racial and cultural shift taking place throughout the country. Overwhelmed by riots and tensions, Miami was a city in flux, and the University of Miami football team served as a microcosm for this evolution. The image of the predominantly white university was forever changed when coach Howard Schnellenberger scoured some of the toughest ghettos in Florida to recruit mostly black players for his team. With a newly branded swagger, inspired and fueled by the quickly growing local Miami hip hop culture, these Hurricanes took on larger-than-life personalities and won four national titles between 1983 and 1991. Filmmaker Billy Corben, a Miami native and University of Miami alum, will tell the story of how these “Bad Boys” of football changed the attitude of the game they played, and how this serene campus was transformed into “The U.”
TMDB
7.1/10
29 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- EN
- sports
- american football
- sports documentary
- miami hurricanes
- college sports
- college american football
- acc
Top billed cast
Where to watch
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Release dates
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- TheatricalNR12 Dec 2009
Frequently asked questions
- When was The U released?
- The U was released on 12 December 2009.
- Where can I watch The U online?
- The U is available on Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The U?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The U is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The U?
- The U holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 29 votes.
- Who directed The U?
- The U (2009) was directed by Billy Corben.
- How long is The U?
- The U runs for 1h 42m.
