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Moneyball

2011Movie2 h 14 minPG-13

84
GreatGoodWatch score
84
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

The story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball team on a budget, by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Directed by
Bennett Miller

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September 23, 2011 · 2 h 14 min · PG-13

Released
September 23, 2011
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$110 million
Available in
114 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Broken Win/Loss Streak, Shown Their Work, Adaptational Attractiveness +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Moneyball?"

Questions about Moneyball

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Moneyball?

In the United States, Moneyball streams on Hulu and YouTube TV. 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 77 other countries.

Is Moneyball worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is Moneyball okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Moneyball?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is Moneyball plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Moneyball use?

Broken Win/Loss StreakShown Their WorkAdaptational AttractivenessBittersweet EndingSpeak Truth To PowerPut Me In, Coach!Daddy's Girl"The Reason You Suck" SpeechBoring, but PracticalRousing SpeechThe CameoArmor-Piercing Responseand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Broken Win/Loss Streak, Shown Their Work, and Adaptational Attractiveness.