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High Expectations

High Expectations

High Expectations

High Expectations

2022•1h 36m•

★6.0(3 ratings)

DramaFamily

Overview

Jack Davis finds himself adrift after his father, the legendary Coach Davis, cuts him from his renowned soccer club, the Carolina Mantis. Estranged from his father, at odds with his brother, Mantis All-Star goalie Sam, and desperate for purpose, Jack turns to his ex-girlfriend Sophia. Jack is inspired by her tough love and unwavering pursuit to become a recording artist. He tackles his depression and takes one last shot at his lifelong dream, by trying out for a rival soccer club. Can Jack finally prove that he is worthy of his dad's love? Can he forgive and believe in second chances?

Director

Jonathan Southard

Writers

Kristinn Thordarson, Christopher D. White

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Main Cast

Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer

Taylor Gray

Taylor Gray

Jack

Shaun MacLean

Shaun MacLean

Paul Davis

Ally Brooke

Ally Brooke

Sofia

Brook Sill

Brook Sill

Sarah

Josh Ventura

Josh Ventura

Dennis

Ben VanderMey

Ben VanderMey

Greg

Andi Matheny

Andi Matheny

Joan

Briana Scurry

Briana Scurry

Coach Scurry

Patricia Fauscett Thompson

Patricia Fauscett Thompson

Executive Board Member

Seth Dousman

Seth Dousman

Joe

Alec Lipscomb

Alec Lipscomb

Young Sam

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Jonathan Southard

Writing

Writer: Kristinn Thordarson
Writer: Christopher D. White

Production

Executive Producer: Warren Ostergard
Line Producer: William B. Steakley
Executive Producer: Kristinn Thordarson
Producer: Kristinn Thordarson
Producer: Christopher D. White

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Bryan Koss

Keywords

american footballfootball (soccer)spanish music

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Did You Know?

#1

The runtime is 96 minutes (1h 36m).

#2

The film was directed by Jonathan Southard.

#3

The screenplay was written by Kristinn Thordarson and Christopher D. White.

#4

Cinematography was handled by Bryan Koss.

#5

This title is listed on IMDb as tt13153678.

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Rating

6.0/10

Average

3 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

High Expectations

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

NR

Language:

English, Español

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

CDW Films

Vitamin A Films

Vitamin A Films

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