
Hardball
The most important thing in life is showing up
Directed by Brian Robbins
Produced by Paramount Pictures, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions
A redemptive sports drama about an irresponsible man finding purpose through mentoring underprivileged children, built on familiar feel-good beats and the transformative power of showing up.
An aimless young man who is scalping tickets, gambling and drinking, agrees to coach a Little League team from the Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago as a condition of getting a loan from a friend.
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Is Hardball easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does Hardball end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Hardball scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Hardball violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Hardball sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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