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A guide to the new comedy starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and, of course, Tom Brady.
You don't need to be a pigskin expert to love 80 For Brady. Whether you're an armchair referee or have no idea the difference between a field goal and an extra point, you've probably heard of Tom Brady. The seven-time and seemingly ageless Super Bowl champion has become a crossover star during his over two-decade-long career in the NFL. He's modeled Ugg boots, served as a spokesperson for NFTs, produced the Emmy award-winning documentary about himself Man in the Arena and appeared on TV shows like Family Guy and Entourage.
Whether Brady, who is currently the starting QB for the Tampa Bay Bucs, will be playing in the Super Bowl this February is up on the air. But you will be able to catch him on the big screen in a not-really-football-related-endeavor. He'll be in the movie 80 For Brady, which he also produced, alongside other superstars like Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin (no relation to the Steelers coach, by the way). What's 80 for Brady about, and where can you find it No need to call an audible—we've got you covered.
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Why is it called 80 For Brady?
The movie is about four long-time pals, age 80, who embark on a "life-changing" journey to see their favorite football star (Brady, obviously) and the New England Patriots take on the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI (2017). In the trailer, they quip that Brady, who was 40 years old at the time, is like "80 in people years."
When is the 80 for Brady release date?
80 for Brady hits theatres Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.
Who is in the 80 for Brady cast?
Spoiler alert: The closing credits read like a who's-who of Hollywood and football legends. Stars of 80 for Brady include:
Lily Tomlin as Lou
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Lily Tomlin will play Lou, one of the four besties. The film reunites her with Jane Fonda, who she shared a screen with for seven seasons in Netflix hit Grace and Frankie.
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Jane Fonda as Trish
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Jane Fonda will play Trish. Though the actress is a legend in her own right, Fonda admits she got "weak at the knees" when she met Brady. “My knees actually got weak when he walked into my trailer," said Fonda, who also said the QB was "kind and humble." "I’m in awe of that kind of skill. When somebody is the best in the world at what they do, you have to honor that and respect it. I was just awestruck.”
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Rita Moreno as Maura
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Academy Award-winner Rita Moreno plays the role of Maura.
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Sally Field as Betty
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Sally Field, an Oscar and Emmy winner, stars as Betty.
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Tom Brady as Tom Brady
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Because no one can play Tom Brady quite like Tom Brady. Brady is also a producer.
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Rob Gronkowski, Danny Amendola and Julian Edelman, who were also part of the Super Bowl LI-winning Patriots team, will play themselves in cameos. Billy Porter will star as Gugu, a friend of the 80 For Brady ladies.
What is 80 for Brady about?
80 for Brady is about four besties who decide to hit the road and try to score hard-to-find (and afford) tickets to Super Bowl LI, which saw the Patriots stage an epic comeback to beat the Falcons in 2017. Think Golden Girls meets Any Given Sunday.
Where was 80 for Brady filmed?
The film 80 for Brady was filmed in Santa Clarita, Calif., from March to June 2022. As an aside, the actual Super Bowl LI took place in Houston.
What is the 80 for Brady runtime?
The comedy is one hour and 38 minutes long.
Is there an 80 for Brady trailer?
The 80 for Brady trailer is out, and it's got fans hyped for the movie, which is in theatres on Feb. 3, 2022. It starts with a gameday vibe, with all four leading ladies saying their name and where they attended high school or college. Then, it sets the stage for their big trip. There's dancing involved, and even Gronk makes an appearance.
Where can I stream 80 for Brady?
80 for Brady will only be in theaters on Feb. 3.
The good news: That date is the weekend between the NFC and AFC championship games and the Super Bowl—so it's a way to get your football fix during a bye week of sorts.
No need to feel deflated (pun intended) if sitting on your couch is more your jam. It'll probably end up streaming eventually. Paramount releases like 80 for Brady wind up on Paramount+ when their theatrical windows are done.
