For Love of the Game

For Love of the Game

Billy Chapel must choose between the woman he loves and the game he lives for.

Directed by Sam Raimi

Produced by Universal Pictures, Beacon Pictures

1999138 min6.4 / 10

A romantic sports drama about a aging baseball legend's final chance to prove himself both on the field and in love, balancing career ambition against personal connection.

A baseball legend almost finished with his distinguished career at the age of forty has one last chance to prove who he is, what he is capable of, and win the heart of the woman he has loved for the past four years.

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  • Is For Love of the Game violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does For Love of the Game end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is For Love of the Game scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is For Love of the Game easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is For Love of the Game sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity69

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise36

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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