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Disney’s McFarland, USA on Blu-ray | DVD | Digital HD

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 by Lolli 6 Comments

 

We received a copy of Disney’s McFarland, USA on Blu-ray to review, but all thoughts are my own. McFarland, USA is available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD as of June 2, 2015.

McFARLAND USA still

McFARLAND, USA | Thomas Valles (Carlos Pratts) Photo Credit: Ron Phillips ©Disney 2015

My oldest son is a runner. He loves participating on his school’s cross country team and on the city’s track team. In fact, just this weekend he qualified to go to States for the second year in a row (he has placed first by a wide margin in the 1600 meter event at every track meet this spring). So when I originally heard about McFarland, USA, I knew it would be a story that our family would enjoy.

You can read my film review HERE to see how everyone in my family liked seeing the movie in theaters.

McFARLAND, USA Coach Jim White and his wife (Kevin Costner and (Maria Bello)

McFARLAND, USA Coach Jim White and his wife (Kevin Costner and (Maria Bello) | Photo Credit: Ron Phillips ©Disney 2015

We had an even better time – if that’s possible – watching the movie at home, where we could discuss the movie with our kids. The message of McFarland, USA is uplifting and inspiring – a movie filled with hope and effort and team work – and that’s exactly the kind of movie I want to be watching with my kids!

McFarland USA blu-ray disk and extras

About McFarland USA

In the tradition of Disney sports movies comes “McFarland, USA” based on a true story of underdogs triumphing over tremendous obstacles. This heartwarming drama follows novice runners who strive to build a cross-country team under Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) in their predominantly Latino high school. Everyone has a lot to learn about each other, but when Coach realizes the boys’ exceptional running ability, things change. Beyond their talent, it’s the power of family, commitment to each other and work ethic that transform them into champions — helping them achieve their own American dream.

McFARLAND, USA blu-ray dvd

McFARLAND, USA | Coach Jim White on set w/ the real McFarland ’87 runners and current cross country team runners | Photo Credit: Ron Phillips..©Disney 2015

RATED: PG McFarland, USA is a story with an uplifting message and family-friendly language. I would say that the movie is geared towards old kids and adults (not because of anything inappropriate, but simply for the interest factor. My kids, including my youngest (age 10) lovde it and have seen it multiple times.

CAST: Kevin Costner (“Dances with Wolves,” “The Untouchables”), Maria Bello (“A History of Violence,” “Prisoners”), Carlos Pratts (“Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones,” “Out of the Fire”), Morgan Saylor (TV’s “Homeland,” “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant”).

McFARLAND, USA..Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner)..Ph: Ron Phillips..©Disney 2015

McFARLAND, USA..Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner)..Ph: Ron Phillips..©Disney 2015

DIRECTOR: Niki Caro (“Whale Rider”)

PRODUCERS: Mark Ciardi, Gordon Gray

BONUS FEATURES on McFarland, USA Blu-ray:

  • McFarland Reflections: Join Kevin Costner and Coach Jum White and members of the 1987 cross-country team as they look back on the bonds they forged and the opportunities they were given.
  • “Juntos” Music Video: Performed by Juanes
  • Inspiring McFarland: See the strength and perseverance that brought a community together.
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes (often my favorite part of a movie!)

The Blu-ray also includes a digital copy so that you can instantly stream and/or download the movie. I added the movie to my Disney Movies Anywhere account and watched it immediately on my iPad while I was working on something at the kitchen table. The kids and my husband headed downstairs to watch it on the Blu-ray player.

McFARLAND Usa

McFARLAND, USA (left to right) Thomas Valles (Carlos Pratts), Jose Cardenas (Johnny Ortiz), Johnny Sameniego (Hector Duran), Damacio Diaz (Jamie Michael Aguero) and Victor Puentes (Sergio Avelar) | Photo Credit: Ron Phillips ©Disney 2015

McFarland, USA is also available on one-disk DVD and includes:

  • “Juntos” Music Video: Performed by Juanes
  • Inspiring McFarland: See the strength and perseverance that brought a community together.

Do you love watching feel-good sports movies? I loved that McFarland, USA focused on a different sport (which happened to be my son’s favorite and one that I understand as a mom…watching and cheering from the sidelines).

This is one Blu-ray disk I look forward to watching over and over again!

Get McFarland, USA on Amazon.

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I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

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Comments

  1. shelly peterson says

    Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    We haven’t seen this movie yet, but it looks really good. My son is a sports fanatic and was in track all through middle and High school and college. I will have to get this movie and have him over for a family movie night.

  2. Karen Glatt says

    Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    I love Kevin Costner movies and this one looks like such a good movie to rent or buy. This is a good family movie with an inspiring story and that is the kind of movies I like watching.

  3. Heidi says

    Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    Haven’t seen this movie but I’m looking forward to it! Heard lots of great buzz…

  4. Ashley Sears says

    Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    I will always always love this movie since I got to meet the real guys and the actors. Such an amazing story!

  5. Chrysa says

    Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 11:37 am

    I loved this movie! Can’t wait to watch it again on Blu-Ray!

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