In a move that has electrified the sports and entertainment worlds alike, Netflix has released “The Underdog,” a powerful and emotionally charged documentary chronicling the life and legacy of Philadelphia Eagles legend Randall Cunningham. Slated for release this week, the film is already making waves with early viewers calling it “unforgettable,” “raw,” and “long overdue.”
“The Underdog” is more than a sports documentary — it’s a portrait of resilience. Through never-before-seen footage, intimate interviews, and dramatic game-day highlights, the film peels back the layers of one of the most dynamic and misunderstood quarterbacks in NFL history. From his early days growing up in Santa Barbara to the moment he stepped into the roaring chaos of Veterans Stadium, Cunningham’s story is told with poetic grit.
Dubbed “The Ultimate Weapon” in his prime, Randall Cunningham was a quarterback ahead of his time — a dual-threat phenom who defied expectations and redefined what it meant to lead from under center. But this film doesn’t shy away from the shadows. The Underdog dives deep into his struggles with injury, racism, and media scrutiny, laying bare the pressure he carried as a Black quarterback breaking barriers in the 1980s and ’90s.
Produced with the intensity of a fourth-quarter comeback, the documentary is soundtracked by stirring orchestral crescendos and narrated with reverence by Denzel Washington. It’s a film that will make fans cheer, cry, and reflect on how greatness often begins in adversity.
Whether you’re an Eagles diehard, a football fan, or just love a story of redemption, “The Underdog” will leave you breathless. This isn’t just Randall Cunningham’s story — it’s every underdog’s anthem.
