Angels in the Outfield

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Angels in the Outfield

PG

Released Jul 10, 1994

1h 42m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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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

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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Piper K

I think it would be interesting to see how kids rate kids’ movies, instead of adults. Despite its obvious flaws to my old eyes (why the devastating reveal at the end!?), it was a nice movie to sit through, and my baseball obsessed, 10-year-old absolutely loved it. He gives it 5 stars, but I’m taking one star away due to my criticisms.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Audience Member

I saw this as a kid and I still remember the cringy lines to this day. GROSS.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/15/24

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Laura V

Amazing movie! A beautiful story with a strong message, hope they make more movies like this! And of course a great cast!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/24

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SkyRo P

Angels in the Outfield is a timeless film that garnered a dedicated fan base upon its release. The humor is spot-on, the plot is masterfully crafted, and Joseph Gordon Levitt shines as a young actor destined for stardom. I have a deep appreciation for this movie and find it to be exceptionally well-executed. While the quick adoption process by Danny Glover's character may seem unrealistic, it's important to remember that this is a work of fiction. Ultimately, the stellar cast and perfectly timed execution make Angels in the Outfield a must-watch classic that never fails to impress.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/07/24

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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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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

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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
Producer: Roger Birnbaum, Irby Smith, Joe Roth
Screenwriter: Dorothy Kingsley, George Wells, Holly Goldberg Sloan
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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