The Blind Side is a biographical sports drama that chronicles the story of Michael Oher, an offensive lineman who rose from poverty to play professional football with support from Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy. Directed by John Lee Hancock and based on Michael Lewis's 2006 book, the film stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne, Tim McGraw as Sean, and Quinton Aaron as Oher. Released by Warner Bros. Pictures on November 20, 2009, the movie became a major commercial success, earning approximately $309 million worldwide against a $29 million budget.