Million Dollar Arm

2014, Drama, 2h 3m

149 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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Pleasant to a fault, Million Dollar Arm is a middle-of-the-plate pitch that coasts on Jon Hamm's considerable charm without adding any truly original curves to Disney's inspirational sports formula. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent J.B. Bernstein (Jon Hamm) plans to find baseball's next star pitcher. He heads to India to find a cricket player whom he can nurture into a major league star. With the help of a scout (Alan Arkin), J.B. finds teens Dinesh (Madhur Mittal) and Rinku (Suraj Sharma), who haven't a clue about baseball but throw powerful pitches. As the boys adjust to American life, J.B. learns valuable lessons about teamwork and family.
  • Rating:
    PG (Some Suggestive Content|Mild Language)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Craig Gillespie
  • Producer:
    Mark Ciardi, Gordon Gray, Joe Roth
  • Writer:
    Tom McCarthy
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $36.4M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Walt Disney
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Jon Hamm
JB Bernstein
Aasif Mandvi
Ash Vasudevan
Bill Paxton
Tom House
Suraj Sharma
Rinku
Lake Bell
Brenda
Madhur Mittal
Dinesh
Pitobash
Amit
Alan Arkin
Ray Poitevint
Bar Paly
Lisette
Allyn Rachel
Theresa
Tzi Ma
Chang
Al Sapienza
Pete
Craig Gillespie
Director
Tom McCarthy
Screenwriter
Mark Ciardi
Producer
Gordon Gray
Producer
Joe Roth
Producer
Palak Patel
Executive Producer
Kevin Halloran
Executive Producer
Bill Simmons
Executive Producer
Connor Schell
Executive Producer
Gyula Pados
Cinematography
Barry Robison
Production Design
Tatiana S. Riegel
Film Editing
A.R. Rahman
Original Music
Kirston Mann
Costume Design
Jeremy Woolsey
Art Director
Jeanette Scott
Set Decoration
Sheila Jaffe
Casting
Seher Latif
Casting
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Critic Reviews for Million Dollar Arm

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Audience Reviews for Million Dollar Arm

  • Oct 18, 2015
    Really a 4.25, but I can't give quarter stars on here obviously lol. This is a damn good sports film. It's an inspiring story. Million Dollar Arm has a great mix of good acting, comedy, drama, a touch of Moneyball, and a dash of romance. I would recommend it to anyone, even if they're not a fan of baseball or sports in general.n
    Stephen S Super Reviewer
  • Apr 29, 2015
    This was an awesome movie based on the first two professional baseball players from India
    Ida K Super Reviewer
  • Dec 25, 2014
    Formulaic is the operative word
    Spencer M Super Reviewer
  • Oct 20, 2014
    A enjoyable and to an extent charming story which really happened. Hamm is believable and hits the right note as a failing sports agent who hatches a plan to find baseball pitchers in India who will be nurtured for a tryout for MLB scouts. The two young Indian actors are very good as is Arkin, Bell and Paxton. It can drag in spots but overall a very good sports drama. 10-19-2014
    Christopher O Super Reviewer
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