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The Perfect Game

Play trailer Poster for The Perfect Game PG Released Apr 16, 2010 1h 58m Kids & Family Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Amid the poverty of Monterrey, Mexico, a ragtag group of boys discovers the joys of sandlot baseball, thanks to the guidance of a coach (Clifton Collins Jr.) who had once hoped to make it in the major leagues. Armed with a dream of playing in the Little League, the boys defy the odds, setting off on an unprecedented winning streak that leads them across the border to America and the 1957 Little League World Series.
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It's bogged down with an unfocused script and countless sports movie cliches, but The Perfect Game still manages to charm with its unabashed sweetness and a stirring final act.

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Perri Nemiroff CinemaBlend Packed with everything you'd want from an inspiring sports story. The pieces aren't put together as neatly as one would hope, but the film easily achieves the intended effect. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 13, 2010 Full Review Peter Rainer Christian Science Monitor Notable only for being a catalog of just about every kid-pic cliche' ever committed to film. Rated: D+ May 7, 2010 Full Review Rick Groen Globe and Mail Director William Dear is not one to miss a sentimental beat. Rated: 2/4 Apr 30, 2010 Full Review William Bibbiani CraveOnline No ironic detachment for William Dear's latest film: It may have every clich in the book, but The Perfect Game means everything it says. Rated: 6.5/10 May 13, 2014 Full Review Katherine Monk Canada.com It's all stencil work without a single touch of novelty, inspiration or originality. Rated: 2/5 May 12, 2014 Full Review Ryan Cracknell Movie Views The Perfect Game proves that you don't always have to reach for lofty heights to work. It's certainly not a classic. It's a simple pleasure for those times when that's all you need. Dec 2, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Glenn A I loved this... i didn't find it boring, i might be a baseball fanatic but this needs more attention frfr. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/04/25 Full Review C B Excellent movie. Predictable ending but it doesn't matter. Morality, sportsmanship, faith, sports. This is all woven together to tell the heartwarming story of an incredible underdog team from Mexico. Kid friendly with very light language, no nudity, and no violence. Some racial themes may provide opportunity for family discussion, but overall a real gem. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Bad acting, but good story. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/26/22 Full Review Audience Member This movie was touching and enjoyable. It shows the underdog has a chance with heart. Recommended for family viewing. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Incredible story with a big potential which, sadly, could not be exploited. Bad directing, careless photography and a over dramatic soundtrack. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Those boys lived an American Dream! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/11/20 Full Review Read all reviews
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William Dear

Director

Clifton Collins Jr.

Cesar

Cheech Marin

Padre Esteban

Moises Arias

Mario

Jake T. Austin

Angel Macias

Ryan Ochoa

Norberto

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(L-R) Jake T. Austin as Angel Macias and Clifton Collins Jr. as Cesar in "The Perfect Game." Louis Gossett Jr. in "The Perfect Game." (Right) Louis Gossett Jr. in "The Perfect Game." The cast of "The Perfect Game." (L-R) Clifton Collins Jr. as Cesar and Cheech Marin as Padre Esteban in "The Perfect Game." Clifton Collins Jr. as Cesar in "The Perfect Game." Patricia Manterola as Maria in "The Perfect Game." (L-R) Cheech Marin as Padre Esteban and Clifton Collins Jr. as Cesar in "The Perfect Game." Cheech Marin as Padre Esteban, Clifton Collins Jr. as Cesar and cast members in "The Perfect Game." Emilie de Ravin as Frankie in "The Perfect Game." View more photos

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Synopsis Amid the poverty of Monterrey, Mexico, a ragtag group of boys discovers the joys of sandlot baseball, thanks to the guidance of a coach (Clifton Collins Jr.) who had once hoped to make it in the major leagues. Armed with a dream of playing in the Little League, the boys defy the odds, setting off on an unprecedented winning streak that leads them across the border to America and the 1957 Little League World Series.
Director
William Dear
Producer
Mark W. Koch, Daniel de Liege, David Salzberg, Christian Tureaud, W. William Winokur, Michael O. Gallant
Screenwriter
W. William Winokur
Distributor
Visio Entertainment
Production Co
Highroad, IndustryWorks Pictures, Prelude Pictures
Rating
PG (Some Thematic Elements)
Genre
Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 16, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 6, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.1M
Runtime
1h 58m
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