Why it may be worth watching
- Going for Two combines Adventure and Drama elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Julianne Hough, Matthew Lamb, Cora Craver.
Movie
Going for Two
Growing up doesn't come with a playbook.
In the fall of 1983, as their beloved college football team vies for the National Championship, a fatherless 12-year-old boy and his tomboy neighbor embark on a quest for his 'manhood'.
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Cast
Julianne HoughLouise Moriarty
Matthew LambJimmy
Cora CraverFrankie
Holly J. BarrettMolly
Max MalasMarshall
Reydon SmithMichael
Bea C. SamuelsKimberly
Ben GavinDerek
Victoria BladeMrs. Fitzpatrick
Preston James HillierOfficer Gordon
Evan ToddOfficer Sal
Monnae MichaellSister Mary Magdalene
Matt Servitto
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Best suited to viewers looking for Adventure, Drama.
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Themes and topics
coming of age1980sindependent film
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