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Trouble with the Curve

2012·Movie
1h 51min·PG-13
60
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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Whatever Life Throws at You.

Slowed by age and failing eyesight, crack baseball scout Gus Lobel takes his grown daughter along as he checks out the final prospect of his career. Along the way, the two renew their bond, and she catches the eye of a young player-turned-scout.
BaseballFather-Daughter RelationshipScoutingRedemptionDramaAgingRomanceSouthern Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Trouble with the Curve legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Trouble with the Curve worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Trouble with the Curve rated?

PG-13Strong language

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

How long is Trouble with the Curve?

1 h 51 min

Trouble with the Curve runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Trouble with the Curve?

Critics55
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Trouble with the Curve higher (67) than critics (55). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Trouble with the Curve a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$49 million

No. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $49 million worldwide, 82% of its budget.

What language is Trouble with the Curve in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Trouble with the Curve?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Trouble with the Curve in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Trouble with the Curve use?

JerkassWorthy OpponentChekhov's SkillOne of the BoysCloudcuckoolanderCutting the Electronic LeashWorkaholicBerserk ButtonManic Pixie Dream GirlCareer Versus ManDeadpan SnarkerTitle Dropand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Trouble with the Curve, including Jerkass, Worthy Opponent, Chekhov's Skill.