Trouble With the Curve

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Trouble With the Curve

PG-13

2012

1h 51m

Drama

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For decades Gus Lobel has been one of baseball's best scouts -- but now his age is catching up with him. Still, he refuses to be benched even though his bosses are questioning his judgment. Tasked with checking out the country's hottest batting prospect, Gus is forced to accept help from his daughter, Mickey. Though they haven't spent time together in years, father and daughter make new discoveries about their shared past, which could change their future.

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Critics Consensus

Though predictable and somewhat dramatically underwhelming, Trouble with the Curve benefits from Clint Eastwood's grizzled charisma and his easy chemistry with a charming Amy Adams.

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Tom Charity

CNN.com

May 12, 2014

For all its occasional tin ear, Dr Phil dialogue, its contrivances and shortcuts, this remains a fundamentally sound and solid entertainment with a deep-rooted conviction that how we treat each other matters.

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John Wildman

Film Comment Magazine

May 12, 2014

The good news is that Eastwood does his thing to perfection, Adams provides the spunky cuteness, and Timberlake couldn't scrub his eager charm off with a Brillo pad if he tried.

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

May 12, 2014

2/5

John Goodman weighs in with a nice cameo as Clint's old boss, but the rest is strictly relegation form.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Sep 4, 2023

3/5

"Trouble with the Curve" is good fall entertainment for those who aren't looking for a big challenge and like old-school baseball over the statistic-heavy "Moneyball."

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Dec 28, 2022

4/5

Trouble with the Curve might not have the same movie magic as Moneyball but Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, and Justin Timberlake help make it a charmer and capture the dynamic of a changing game.

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Cory Woodroof

Lumination Network

Feb 11, 2022

The saccharine melodrama waned on me as those minutes passed by, hoping that this film didn't end up going into extra innings.

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Mike P

@prince.michael 1 day ago

"Trouble with the Curve" shows that Clint Eastwood doesn't have to Direct the movie for it to be good! A heart-warming tale of a father-daughter duo teaming up to find new baseball talent. Also a reminder that facts, figures & statistics shouldn't be the only criteria for signing players. Would have liked to have seen Justin Timberlake throw a ball over 75 mph! LOL

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 24, 2026

Trouble with the Curve = a *3* star Movie!

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ICUR M

@icurmtheaded Sep 8, 2026

Why do I do a guy cry during Clint's movies? He leans into the advanced age and story of the character. Combined with baseball and other nostalgia, including the advent of computer statistics over human relations is done very well in this nicely crafted film.

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Edward K

@Edko426 Sep 6, 2026

Good movie! Heart warming family drama. Clint always makes any film. And the beaitoful and wonderful Amy Adams! Love her. And Timberlake! Hes a good actor and interesting to watch. Well written, directed, acted. Good ending. Recommend!

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jul 12, 2026

The worldwide gross is $48,963,137.00. Rated PG-13 for Sexual References, Language, Smoking and Some Thematic Material.

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Daniel L

@Hotchopeppa Jul 6, 2026

Ok. Not amazing. Slow burn. More of a father daughter story than a sports story. More sport and less drama would have been great.

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Synopsis

For decades Gus Lobel has been one of baseball's best scouts -- but now his age is catching up with him. Still, he refuses to be benched even though his bosses are questioning his judgment. Tasked with checking out the country's hottest batting prospect, Gus is forced to accept help from his daughter, Mickey. Though they haven't spent time together in years, father and daughter make new discoveries about their shared past, which could change their future.

Director: Robert Lorenz
Producer: Clint Eastwood, Robert Lorenz, Michele Weisler
Screenwriter: Randy Brown
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Malpaso Company
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual References|Language|Smoking|Some Thematic Material)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 21, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 12, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.8M
Runtime: 1h 51m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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