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Hardball

2001·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Hardball legally?

Hardball is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. 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 Hardball worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hardball rated?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

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

How long is Hardball?

1 h 46 min

Hardball runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hardball?

Critics45
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Hardball higher (63) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Hardball a box office hit?

Budget$32 million
Box office$40 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $32 million to make and earned $40 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Hardball in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hardball?

21ADATAUBEBRCACHDEESFRGBGFGGIE+7

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hardball in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.