Angels in the Outfield

PG

Released Jul 10, 1994

1h 42m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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31%

Tomatometer

29 Reviews

49%

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250,000+ Ratings

Foster kid Roger (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) loves the Anaheim Angels, even though they're the worst team in the major leagues. His estranged dad promises to reunite the family if the Angels make it to the World Series, so Roger decides to ask for some divine help and prays that his favorite team will turn things around. Soon, a real angel named Al (Christopher Lloyd) shows up in response to Roger's prayers, and Anaheim's hopeless coach (Danny Glover) is shocked to see his team on a winning streak.

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Critics Consensus

A queasy mishmash of poignant drama and slapstick fantasy, Angels in the Outfield strikes out as worthy family entertainment.

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Peter Rainer

Los Angeles Times

A Disney-fied morality play complete with corn and sniffles.

Jul 16, 2020

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

See Little Big League instead.

Rated: 1/4

Aug 16, 2017

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Brian Lowry

Variety

Serves up its corn so unabashedly it's hard to take offense at its sappiness.

Mar 26, 2009

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Danielle Solzman

Dugout Dirt (Substack)

Angels in the Outfield otherwise does its best and despite the slapstick comedy of it all, it really is the weakest baseball film of the early 1990s.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 15, 2024

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Jas Keimig

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

All the players have to do is quit swearing and believe in themselves. How pious.

Jan 11, 2022

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John Ferguson

Radio Times

It's sickly sweet, but undemanding children may be entertained.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 16, 2020

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Catherine R

Besides this film being an amazing Baseball film, I absolutely love that Roger and Jp were cared for while in a foster home. I understand that in real life, it's not always like that. A friend of mine was in foster care and wasn't treated very well. No abuse just emotionally neglected. I love that movies show what foster homes could be. And it breaks my heart that they're not loved the way they should be. It's part of the reason I think my husband and I might adopt oneday. It's heartwarming and heartbreaking when you see a father abandoning his own child. Although some parents shouldn't be parents but for those who cantankerous want to, my heart goes out to them. Other than that, the music is great and Danny Glover, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and I even forgot that Tony Danza was in the film. Great Baseball film. ⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/21/24

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David D

Favorite film from my childhood, love the performances, Joseph Gordon levitt is great!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/15/24

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Horror fan 4

Led by a great cast this movie is a favorite of mine. I love the characters and performances. The story will melt your heart and bring you from tears to a smile. Tim Treakle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/05/24

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Michael S

A fun 90s sports movie. Great for the family. The limited CGI actually holds up pretty good over the years. Lots of great actors and stars before they were stars. Disney needs to get back to this formula.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/24

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Alex M

So many negative comments. It's a great little family movie. Sorry there is sad parts but that's real life. Great movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/24

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Kool

One of my favorite movies ever

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/24

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William Dear

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Danny Glover

George Knox

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Roger Bomman

Tony Danza

Mel Clark

Brenda Fricker

Maggie Nelson

Christopher Lloyd

Al the Boss Angel

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Synopsis

Foster kid Roger (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) loves the Anaheim Angels, even though they're the worst team in the major leagues. His estranged dad promises to reunite the family if the Angels make it to the World Series, so Roger decides to ask for some divine help and prays that his favorite team will turn things around. Soon, a real angel named Al (Christopher Lloyd) shows up in response to Roger's prayers, and Anaheim's hopeless coach (Danny Glover) is shocked to see his team on a winning streak.

Director: William Dear
Production Co: Caravan Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 10, 1994, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 27, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $50.2M
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround

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