Four Days in October

Four Days in October

There was no answer to why not us

Directed by Gary Waksman

Produced by ESPN, ESPN Films

201053 min6.8 / 10

A triumphant sports documentary capturing the Red Sox's historic four-game comeback against the Yankees, built on tension, hope, and the redemptive power of collective belief.

When the night of October 16, 2004 came to a merciful end, the Curse of the Bambino was alive and well. The vaunted Yankee lineup, led by A-Rod, Jeter, and Sheffield, had just extended their ALCS lead to three games to none, pounding out 19 runs against their hated rivals. The next night, in Game 4, the Yankees took a 4-3 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning, then turned the game over to Mariano Rivera, the best relief pitcher in postseason history, to secure yet another trip to the World Series. But after a walk and a hard-fought stolen base, the cold October winds of change began to blow. Over four consecutive days and nights, this unlikely group of Red Sox miraculously won four straight games to overcome the inevitability of their destiny. Major League Baseball Productions will produce a film in "real-time" that takes an in-depth look at the 96 hours that brought salvation to Red Sox Nation and made baseball history in the process.

Questions people ask

  • Does Four Days in October end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Four Days in October violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Four Days in October scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Four Days in October sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is Four Days in October easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

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62/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise38

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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