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Angels in the Outfield

1994·Movie
1h 43min·PG
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Fantasy, sports, and family

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Ya Gotta Believe!

Roger is a foster child whose irresponsible father promises to get his act together when Roger's favourite baseball team, the California Angels, wins the pennant. The problem is that the Angels are in last place, so Roger prays for help to turn the team around. Sure enough, his prayers are answered in the form of angel Al.
Family-Friendly FantasyInspirational Sports MovieAngels and MiraclesFeel-Good StoryComing-of-AgeWholesome EntertainmentNostalgic CharmHeartwarming

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Where can I stream Angels in the Outfield legally?

Angels in the Outfield is included with a subscription to Disney+ 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 Angels in the Outfield worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Angels in the Outfield rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Angels in the Outfield?

1 h 43 min

Angels in the Outfield runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Angels in the Outfield?

Critics38
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Angels in the Outfield higher (60) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Angels in the Outfield a box office hit?

Budget$31 million
Box office$50 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $31 million to make and earned $50 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Angels in the Outfield in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Angels in the Outfield?

7CAESGBGGIEINUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Angels in the Outfield in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Angels in the Outfield use?

Crazy Enough to WorkGod Is GoodDeterminatorArbitrary SkepticismMagic FeatherDown to the Last PlayOur Angels Are DifferentChildren Raise YouOrphanage of LoveHappily AdoptedMean BossHeartwarming Orphanand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Angels in the Outfield, including Crazy Enough to Work, God Is Good, Determinator.