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Although Hardball contains some touching moments, they are not enough to transcend the sports formula. Read critic reviews

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Conor (Keanu Reeves) is a ticket scalper, gambler and, now, Little League coach for a rag-tag team of kids in one of the toughest part of Chicago. He's no role model, but his buddy Jimmy won't help him pay off his gambling debts unless Conor coaches Jimmy's corporately sponsored team. Surprising even himself, Conor becomes attached to his players -- and to their attractive schoolteacher (Diane Lane) -- and drawn into their tough and sometimes tragic lives.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Some Violence|Language|Thematic Elements)
  • Genre:
    drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Brian Robbins
  • Producer:
    Michael Tollin, Tina Nides, Brian Robbins
  • Writer:
    Daniel Coyle, John Gatins
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $40.2M
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  • Production Co:
    Fireworks Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    SDDS, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Keanu Reeves
Conor O'Neill
Diane Lane
Elizabeth Wilkes
John Hawkes
Ticky Tobin
Bryan Hearne
Andre Ray Peetes
Julian Griffith
Jefferson Albert Tibbs
Michael B. Jordan
Jamal
A. Delon Ellis Jr.
Miles Pennfield II
Kristopher Lofton
Clarence
Michael Perkins
Kofi Evans
Brian M. Reed
Raymond 'Ray Ray' Bennet
DeWayne Warren
G-Baby
D.B. Sweeney
Matt Hyland
Michael McGlone
Jimmy Fleming
Graham Beckel
Duffy
Mark Margolis
Fink
Brian Robbins
Director
Daniel Coyle
Writer
John Gatins
Screenwriter
Herb Gains
Executive Producer
Erwin Stoff
Executive Producer
Michael Tollin
Producer
Kevin McCormick
Executive Producer
Tina Nides
Producer
Brian Robbins
Producer
Tom Richmond
Cinematographer
Jaymes Hinkle
Production Designer
Ned Bastille
Film Editor
Mark Isham
Original Music
Michael McQuarn
Music Supervisor
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Audience Reviews for Hardball

  • Nov 30, 2015
    Dumb at times, but still a really good sports movie. Keanu Reeves is surprisingly good here.
    Stephen S Super Reviewer
  • Dec 16, 2010
    Hardball is a totally predictable film from start to finish. While the young boys gave excellent efforts in their roles and Keanu was his usual outstanding self, the story line has been over done. This film was entertaining and I enjoyed the efforts by all the actors but it is not the type of film Reeves has done so well in the past.
    Mouhannad S Super Reviewer
  • Jan 10, 2010
    It's an incredibly dumb urban sports movie that tries to cover racism and male comradery. Keanu Reeves plays a gambling low life who gets stuck coaching kids, so it's nothing you haven't seen before. I can tell that it wasn't supposed to be good, but that doesn't make it okay.
    Conner R Super Reviewer
  • Oct 29, 2009
    Another great movie I got from the bargain bin at Wal Mart.Better then I expected it to be
    Brody M Super Reviewer
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