Wildcats
Wildcats

Movie spotlight

Wildcats

1986
Movie
106 min
English

High school track coach Molly McGrath knows just as much about football as anyone else on the planet. When a football coach's position becomes vacant, she applies for the job, despite snickers from fellow staff members and her former husband.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users65%
Director: Michael RitchieGenres: Comedy, Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

Molly McGrath, a high school track coach who dreams of coaching football, gets her chance when she's assigned to lead the struggling Wildcats, an inner-city team with more enthusiasm than skill. She faces skepticism from the players, the administration, and her family, all while dealing with the harsh realities of the inner-city school and the prejudices against a woman coaching a male sport. With determination and unconventional methods, Molly strives to turn the team around and prove her capabilities.

Critical Reception

Wildcats received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the film to be a formulaic and uninspired sports comedy. While Goldie Hawn's performance was often cited as a highlight, the plot and humor were frequently criticized for being predictable and lacking originality. Audience reception was also lukewarm, contributing to its moderate box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Goldie Hawn's energetic performance is a saving grace in an otherwise predictable sports comedy.

  • The film struggles with a formulaic plot and humor that often falls flat.

  • Offers a glimpse into the challenges of inner-city sports but fails to fully capitalize on its premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some enjoyed the film for its lighthearted entertainment and Goldie Hawn's comedic timing, many found the plot to be cliché and the humor to be hit-or-miss. The underdog sports narrative was appreciated by some, but others felt it lacked depth and originality.

Fun Fact

Robbie Coltrane, who played the role of the rival coach 'Feldman', was a relative unknown in Hollywood at the time of filming, gaining significant international fame later for his role as Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series.

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kevin2019

kevin2019

"Wildcats" is wonderfully entertaining and it gives Goldie Hawn ample opportunities to shine brightly once more. It is an incredibly feel good movie overall and it successfully strikes an even balance between some bawdy humour (she elects t...