Moneyball

PG-13

Released Sep 23, 2011

2 hr. 13 min.

Drama

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Billy Beane (Brad Pitt), general manager of the Oakland A's, one day has an epiphany: Baseball's conventional wisdom is all wrong. Faced with a tight budget, Beane must reinvent his team by outsmarting the richer ball clubs. Joining forces with Ivy League graduate Peter Brand (Jonah Hill), Beane prepares to challenge old-school traditions. He recruits bargain-bin players whom the scouts have labeled as flawed, but have game-winning potential. Based on the book by Michael Lewis.

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Critics Consensus

Director Bennett Miller, along with Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, take a niche subject and turn it into a sharp, funny, and touching portrait worthy of baseball lore.

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Dionisis T

One of the few good sports movies that a baseball fan should definitely see at least once in his life, interesting and certainly encyclopedic!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/11/24

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Audience Member

Best baseball movie ever

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/24

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Sally Q

It was boring and confusing. I didn't know what was going on at any point!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Larry K

The best baseball movie of all time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/24

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Ryan T

"Moneyball" (2011), directed by Bennett Miller and based on Michael Lewis's 2003 book "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game," is a sports drama that transcends the genre to explore themes of innovation, perseverance, and the challenge of changing entrenched systems. The film stars Brad Pitt as Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland Athletics baseball team, who, faced with a limited budget, must find a way to compete with wealthier teams. Alongside Jonah Hill, who plays Peter Brand, a Yale economics graduate with a penchant for sabermetrics, Beane challenges the traditional methods of scouting and assembling a baseball team. "Moneyball" is not just a film about baseball; it's a film about disrupting the status quo. Pitt delivers one of his career-best performances, portraying Beane as a deeply complex individual driven by past failures and a fierce desire to redefine success in baseball. Hill's portrayal of Brand is equally compelling, providing a quiet yet firm counterbalance to Beane's more dynamic presence. The chemistry between Pitt and Hill is a highlight, offering both humorous and poignant moments that enrich the narrative. The direction by Miller is meticulous, blending elements of drama, sports, and biography to create a film that is both engaging and thought-provoking. The screenplay, co-written by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, is sharp and insightful, capturing the essence of the book while making the story accessible to those unfamiliar with baseball or sabermetrics. Sorkin's signature dialogue shines through, making complex discussions of statistics and baseball strategy both understandable and compelling. Visually, the film captures the gritty reality of baseball behind the scenes, from the locker room to the boardroom, where games are as much won by strategy as by skill on the field. The use of real game footage and statistics adds an authenticity to the narrative, grounding the film's more theoretical discussions in the reality of the sport. However, "Moneyball" is not without its critics. Some argue that the film oversimplifies the complexities of baseball and the contributions of players and other staff not highlighted by the story. Additionally, while the film celebrates Beane and Brand's approach, it stops short of examining the broader implications of their success on the sport and its players in depth. Despite these criticisms, "Moneyball" is a compelling and inspirational film. It challenges viewers to think differently about the nature of success and the potential for innovation in the face of adversity. It's a testament to the idea that with enough creativity and determination, even the most entrenched systems can be changed. In conclusion, "Moneyball" is a standout film that combines the excitement of sports with the depth of a well-crafted drama. It's a story of underdogs and intellectuals, of baseball and business, and ultimately, of the relentless pursuit of a vision no one else can see. It's a must-watch not just for sports fans but for anyone who appreciates a well-told story of challenge and triumph.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Caley M

It depicts various aspects of player and staff management at a club, the statistical analysis idea of the economist, and family matters about job security. There were some filler scenes to pad the length.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/24

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Bennett Miller

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Brad Pitt

Billy Beane

Jonah Hill

Peter Brand

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Art Howe

Robin Wright

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Chris Pratt

Scott Hatteberg

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Candice Frederick

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Like a long, boring game of chess, where hopeful baseball players are discarded as effortlessly as a pawn and a knight, Moneyball fails to provide the sentiment it needs to inspire audiences.

Rated: C-

Sep 8, 2017

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Rafer Guzman

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Moneyball is a winner, one of the freshest and smartest sports movies in years.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 6, 2014

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David Elliott

San Diego Reader

Brad Pitt is at the top of his own game as Beane. Cocky and often nonchalant, he is gnawed by doubts that he tries to cover by grabbing a snack or pitching a grin.

Rated: 4/4

May 6, 2014

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Danilo Castro

Next Best Picture

“Moneyball” is expertly constructed, so it should come as no surprise that it was penned by two of the best screenwriters of the last thirty years: Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 7, 2023

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Ezequiel Boetti

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Above all, Moneybag is a sports film variant traversed by the constant quantification of a financial crisis. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 8/10

Apr 13, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Even if you don’t care much for baseball or sports in general, traces of a very human underdog drama come through to render the experience a universally consumable one.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 8, 2023

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Synopsis

Billy Beane (Brad Pitt), general manager of the Oakland A's, one day has an epiphany: Baseball's conventional wisdom is all wrong. Faced with a tight budget, Beane must reinvent his team by outsmarting the richer ball clubs. Joining forces with Ivy League graduate Peter Brand (Jonah Hill), Beane prepares to challenge old-school traditions. He recruits bargain-bin players whom the scouts have labeled as flawed, but have game-winning potential. Based on the book by Michael Lewis.

Director: Bennett Miller
Executive Producer: Scott Rudin, Andrew S. Karsch, Sidney Kimmel, Mark Bakshi
Screenwriter: Steven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Scott Rudin Productions, Rachael Horovitz, Michael De Luca
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 23, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 3, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $75.6M

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