Champions

North American remake of 'Champions'. Woody Harrelson stars in the funny and moving story of a former minor league basketball coach who, after a series of bad decisions, is ordered by the court to coach a team of players with intellectual disabilities . Despite his doubts, he will soon realize that, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined.

It is a 2023 American sports comedy film directed by Bobby Farrelly in his solo directorial debut, from a screenplay written by Mark Rizzo. It is a new English version of the 2018 Spanish film.

'Champions' was released in the United States on March 10, 2023 by Focus Features. The film received mixed reviews from critics. On the specialized website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 58% approval rating, with a rating of 5.8/10 and a critical consensus that reads "Though its apparent attempts to be uplifting can often come across as condescending, Champions is a fairly gentle comedy. with some very talented stars."

Principal photography took place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, from November to December 2021. Extras were sought through casting through St. Amant, a non-profit organization that works with Manitobans who have developmental disabilities and autism.