Which 2009 biographical film about Michael Oher stars Sandra Bullock?

The 2009 biographical film about Michael Oher starring Sandra Bullock is The Blind Side.

Written and directed by John Lee Hancock, the film is based on Michael Lewis’s 2006 book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game. It follows Oher’s difficult adolescence, his relationship with the Tuohy family, and his development into a highly recruited offensive lineman who eventually reached the NFL.

Sandra Bullock plays Leigh Anne Tuohy, with Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy and Quinton Aaron as Oher. The football metaphor in the title refers to the vulnerable side of a quarterback protected by an offensive tackle—the position Oher played.

Bullock’s performance earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, while the film became a major commercial success. The movie has also drawn criticism for simplifying Oher’s life and emphasizing the Tuohys’ role. That later debate does not change the film’s identity or the answer to this question.