TheBlindSide is a 2009 American biographical sports drama film written and directed by John Lee Hancock. Based on the 2006 book ofthe same name by Michael Lewis, the film tells the story of Michael Oher... TheBlindSide. In Theaters Fandango at Home.There's too much emotional manipulation and huge problems seem to get solved a little too easily for it to be 100 percent believable, but it is an entertaining movie anchored by two very good, but very different actors. Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless black teen, has drifted in and out ofthe school system for years. Then Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her husband, Sean (Tim McGraw), take him in. TheBlindSide. Now available on disc and digital.TheBlindSide - Key Art. About. Original Theatrical Release. Discover Sandra Bullock's heartfelt moments in TheBlindSide and her touching Oscar-winning performance.“LEAVE HER ALONE” Actor who played Michael Oher in ‘TheBlindSide’ DEFENDS Sandra Bullock after she recieved backlash. I just saw TheBlindSide last night. As I have read even if you are not a football fan you'll like this movie.So many great performances by the actors. A charming story with laughs and tears. How nice to have a positive movie this time ofthe year especially.