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The Senior Opens in U.S. Theaters as Michael Chiklis Leads a True Football Comeback

The film tells Mike Flynt’s late-in-life return with Chiklis performing most football scenes to keep the story grounded in reality.

Overview

  • The sports drama based on Mike Flynt’s story debuts nationwide on September 19, 2025, released by Angel Studios with Select Films and Wayfarer Studios.
  • Rod Lurie directs from a screenplay by Robert Eisele, with producers including Mark Ciardi, Campbell McInnes, Justin Baldoni, and Andrew Calof.
  • Flynt rejoined Sul Ross State’s team at age 59, a real-life feat the film portrays without revealing key game outcomes.
  • Chiklis says he handled most on-field action and consulted Flynt on set throughout production to capture the physical demands and details of the role.
  • A new Variety review describes the movie as a conventional but effective faith-focused crowd-pleaser built from a true-life tale.