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  • Hardball
  • Opened September 14, 2001 | Runtime:1 hr. 40 min.
  • PG-13
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 13+. Read More
  • A sports junkie (Keanu Reeves) agrees to coach Little League Baseball in Chicago in order to pay his gambling debts.
  • Cast: Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane, John Hawkes
  • Director: Brian Robbins
  • Genres: Comedy Drama, Sports Drama, Urban Drama

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So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

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  • 80
    Los Angeles Times | Kevin Thomas

    A surefire heart-tugger made with skill and judgment, affords Keanu Reeves a...

  • 70
    Washington Post | Michael O'Sullivan

    Surprisingly brusque yet likable film.

  • 70
    The New York Times | Stephen Holden

    Its uplifting message about teamwork and caring wouldn't hurt a fly. You might...

  • 63
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    It drifts above the surface of its natural subjects, content to be a genre...

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