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Hoovey

2015-01-31 · 90 min · ★ 6.5

Family · Drama

The true and inspiring story of the Elliott family, who refused to surrender, instead turning to one another and their faith in the worst of circumstances, to rebuild their lives, their boy, and their dreams... together. Step by grueling step, with faith, love, and the tireless work of a mother and father to save their family, their farm, their dream, Hoovey learns to walk again. To read again. To dribble and shoot a basketball again. And yes, to dream again himself. Then stepping out in his faith, back onto the hard court, to live that dream of playing this game once more...

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Directors
Sean McNamara
Production companies
EchoLight Studios, Gundersen Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Patrick WarburtonPatrick WarburtonJeff Elliott
Lauren HollyLauren HollyRuth Elliott
Cody LinleyCody LinleyEric "Hoovey" Elliott
Alyson StonerAlyson StonerJen Elliott
Charles RobinsonCharles RobinsonCoach Wilson
Brandon Mychal SmithBrandon Mychal SmithDonavan
Alexandria DeBerryAlexandria DeBerryAnnie
Glenn MorshowerGlenn MorshowerDr. Kattner
Elise BaughmanElise BaughmanKristen
Jordan FarrisScooter
Jeffry ElliottRich
Tom Costello Jr.Tom Costello Jr.Dr. Backus
Stephen BaldwinStephen BaldwinPastor
Andrew SensenigAndrew SensenigMike Roberts
Jim WiseJim WiseBasketball Announcer
Chad GundersenArchangel Gabriel
Christopher MorrowArchangel Michael
Sean McNamaraSean McNamaraArchangel Raphael
Hernando Planells Jr.Referee
Belmarie HuynhLab Tech

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