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The Hill

2023Movie2 h 1 minPG

DramaHistory
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic484.8Rotten Tomatoes44%91%

An uplifting, moving history movie about sports and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Never give up hope.

The story of Rickey Hill, who overcomes his physical disability and repairs his relationship with his father in a quest to become a major league baseball (MLB) player.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Sports Drama
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Father-Son Relationship
  • Faith and Perseverance
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Based on True Story
  • Emotional Journey
  • Family-Oriented
  • Classic Underdog Tale

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Jeff Celentano
Written by
Scott Marshall Smith, Angelo Pizzo
Produced by
Jeff Celentano, Warren Ostergard
Music by
Geoff Zanelli

Everyone

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Facts

August 18, 2023 · 2 h 1 min · PG

Released
August 18, 2023
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Dutch
Made in
United States
Box office
$8 million
Available in
110 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Non-Action Big Bad, Staff of Authority, Pet the Dog +9

  • Non-Action Big Bad
  • Staff of Authority
  • Pet the Dog
  • No-Holds-Barred Beatdown
  • Drill Sergeant Nasty
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • Hellhole Prison
  • Jaded Washout
  • Likable Villain
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Police Brutality
  • Reasonable Authority Figure

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hill?"

Questions about The Hill

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hill?

NetflixAngel Studios

In the United States, The Hill streams on Netflix and Angel Studios. 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 73 other countries.

Is The Hill worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (46).

Is The Hill okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Hill?

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 The Hill good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.