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Hardball

2001·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , drama: but never scary, .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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The most important thing in life is showing up

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.
Sports DramaInner City SettingUnderdog StoryComing-of-AgeRedemptionSocial IssuesBaseballCharacter-Driven

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Where can I stream Hardball?

In the United States, Hardball streams on Prime and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Hardball worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is Hardball okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Hardball?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Hardball plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.