The Long Game

Based on a true story, this drama follows five Mexican-American teenagers working as caddies at an exclusive Texas country club during the 1950s. Facing racial segregation and being forbidden from playing at their workplace, the group decides to learn the sport on their own. They build a rudimentary one-hole course in the local fields to practice. With the help of a veteran coach, the team works to overcome social barriers and local ridicule to compete in the 1957 Texas State championship.

The film was directed by Julio Quintana, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Paco Farias and Jennifer C. Stetson. In the director's chronological body of work, this project follows Blue Miracle and precedes Angel and the Badman. The movie was produced by Dennis Quaid, Javier Chapa, and Marla Quintana, and it features a cast including Jay Hernandez, Dennis Quaid, Cheech Marin, Julian Works, Jaina Lee Ortiz, and Brett Cullen.

Released on April 12, 2024, as a joint production between Colombia and the United States, the film earned 3 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is generally positive, with a 6.7 rating on IMDb from 8,200 votes and a 7.1 rating on TMDB from 95 votes. These scores are slightly higher than the 6.5 rating provided by film critics based on 33 reviews.