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For Love of the Game

1999·Movie
2h 18min·PG-13
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic436.0Rotten Tomatoes47%75%
IMDb6.6Metacritic436.0Rotten Tomatoes47%75%

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and cathartic

  • Romance8
  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Sports and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Billy Chapel must choose between the woman he loves and the game he lives for.

A baseball legend almost finished with his distinguished career at the age of forty has one last chance to prove who he is, what he is capable of, and win the heart of the woman he has loved for the past four years.
BaseballLast ChanceRomanceCareer ReflectionEmotional FarewellVeteran PlayerCharacter StudyNostalgic

Crew

Directed by:
Sam Raimi, Eric Heffron, Richard Oswald
Written by:
Dana Stevens, Michael Shaara
Produced by:
Barbara Harris, Armyan Bernstein, Amy Robinson
Composed by:
Basil Poledouris, Gregg Landaker, Nerses Gezalyan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about For Love of the Game

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Where can I stream For Love of the Game legally?

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For Love of the Game is included with a subscription to TNT, TBS, and tru TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is For Love of the Game worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is For Love of the Game rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is For Love of the Game?

2 h 18 min

For Love of the Game runs 2 h 18 min.

Is For Love of the Game based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on For Love of the Game?

Critics45
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate For Love of the Game higher (67) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was For Love of the Game a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$46 million

No. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $46 million worldwide, 92% of its budget.

What language is For Love of the Game in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch For Love of the Game?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for For Love of the Game in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does For Love of the Game use?

Down to the Last PlayElite Athlete's Aging AngstThe Film of the BookHow We Got HereSports RomancePrayer Is a Last ResortTaglineIrony

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for For Love of the Game, including Down to the Last Play, Elite Athlete's Aging Angst, The Film of the Book.