Sign up
Trailer

Hitting the Cycle

2012Movie1 h 43 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

Summary

Battling back from a debilitating knee injury and struggling with his own inner demons, Rip, a professional baseball player nearing the end of his career, reluctantly revisits his long-forgotten hometown to finally face his estranged, dying father. Through a journey of self-discovery, redemption, and forgiveness, Rip learns that life isn't always played between the chalk lines of the baseball diamond.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares or laughs.

Movies with

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
J. Richey Nash, Darin Anthony
Written by
J. Richey Nash
Produced by
J. Richey Nash, Jimmy Holcomb
Music by
Stephen O'Reilly

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 19, 2012 · 1 h 43 min · Strong Language

Released
May 19, 2012
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Hitting the Cycle?"

Questions about Hitting the Cycle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hitting the Cycle worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Hitting the Cycle okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Hitting the Cycle?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Hitting the Cycle plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.