Hardball 2001
“The most important thing in life is showing up”
What is Hardball?
Hardball is a film first released in 2001. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 14, 2001
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions, GHS Productions KG
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
- Episode runtime
- ~106 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Paramount Pictures, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions, GHS Productions KG
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Overview
Hardball is a film first released in 2001. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions, GHS Productions KG. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A reckless ticket scalper finds purpose coaching a Chicago kids' baseball team.”
- Earnest underdog sports story
- Shows personal growth through coaching
- Captures Chicago's inner‑city atmosphere
- Features a flawed lead character whose actions may be unappealing
Watch it if you enjoy heartfelt sports dramas about redemption in urban settings.
Rated PG‑13, the film includes mild language, gambling, drinking, and some urban realism.
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When was Hardball released?
Hardball was released in the United States on September 14, 2001.
What is the film’s rating?
The film is rated PG‑13.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes.
What is the basic plot?
An aimless young man who scalps tickets, gambles and drinks agrees to coach a Little League team from Chicago’s Cabrini Green housing project in exchange for a loan.
How did the film perform financially?
It grossed about $44.1 million against a $32 million budget, topping the box office the weekend after the September 11 attacks.
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