Brian Banks
Brian Banks

Brian Banks

2019Movie99 minEnglish

An All-American football player's dreams to play in the NFL are halted when he is falsely accused of rape and sent to prison.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users86%
Director: Adam GainerGenres: Drama, Biography, Sport

Plot Summary

Brian Banks was a talented high school football player with dreams of playing in the NFL. However, his future was derailed when he was falsely accused of rape and subsequently imprisoned. The film chronicles his struggle for freedom and his fight to clear his name after serving five years of a six-year sentence.

Critical Reception

Brian Banks received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised Aldis Hodge's performance and the film's emotional impact. However, some reviewers found the narrative to be formulaic and predictable, while others noted that it simplified complex legal and social issues.

What Reviewers Say

  • Aldis Hodge delivers a powerful and compelling performance as Brian Banks.
  • The film effectively conveys the emotional toll of a wrongful conviction.
  • While inspiring, the storytelling occasionally relies on familiar tropes.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's inspiring true story and Aldis Hodge's strong portrayal of Brian Banks. Many viewers found it to be a moving and thought-provoking movie that sheds light on the injustices of the legal system.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Brian Banks, who was exonerated in 2012 and later signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 2019.

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The true story of American football star Brian Banks who was sent to jail - not only for a crime that he didn't commit; but for a crime that never happened in the first place! Aldis Hodge plays the role with quite some aplomb - he doesn't p...