Hardball (2001) movie poster

Hardball (2001)

"The most important thing in life is showing up"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 82%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 45% (RT: 42%, MC: 48) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Runtime
1h 46m
Country
Germany, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (540 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
42%
Metacritic
48
Cast
Keanu Reeves as Conor O'Neill
Diane Lane as Elizabeth Wilkes
D. B. Sweeney as Matt Hyland
John Hawkes as Ticky Tobin
Bryan Hearne as Andre Ray Peetes
Julian Griffith as Jefferson Albert Tibbs
DeWayne Warren as Jarius 'G-Baby' Evans
Most people think so. 82% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 540 votes. Critics scored it lower at 45%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
An aimless young man who is scalping tickets, gambling and drinking, agrees to coach a Little League team from the Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago as a condition of getting a loan from a friend. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Keanu Reeves spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • During production of Hardball, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Hardball is a 2001 drama film directed by Brian Robbins. An aimless young man who is scalping tickets, gambling and drinking, agrees to coach a Little League team from the Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago as a condition of getting a loan from a friend. The film has been rated by 540 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Hardball delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Hardball (2001) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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