The Replacements

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The Replacements

PG-13

2000

1h 58m

Comedy

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It's late in the season; the playoffs are fast approaching; and the Washington Sentinels have just gone on strike. Scrambling for a solution, the Sentinels' owner Edward O'Neil hatches a plan to bring in legendary coach Jimmy McGinty to recruit a team of replacement players in exactly one week. For fans and owners alike, the strike is a disaster. But for Shane Falco and a mismatched crew of outsiders, it is the second chance they've waited their whole lives for.

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Critics Consensus

The cliched characters and obvious outcome make all the fun and excitement amount to nothing.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Lightweight but likeable football story.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 29, 2010

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

Just like a low-budget football comedy, only with money.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

The incisive, close up photography by The Sixth Sense's Tak Fujimoto outclasses the story by yards.

Rated: C-

Jan 1, 2000

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Jeffrey Lyles

Lyles' Movie Files

There isn't a football cliche "The Replacements" doesn't tackle, but its all-star cast and easygoing approach make it one of the more enjoyable recent sports comedies.

Rated: 7/10

Sep 25, 2015

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John A. Nesbit

Old School Reviews

average lighthearted entertainment ... to be queued up more than normal in the coming months with a potential NFL lockout and strike looming

Rated: C

Jun 24, 2011

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Rated: 3/5

Nov 20, 2008

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John M

I absolutely loved this movie and have probably watched it 20 times. It won't win any oscars but if their was a definition of a Guy film that will put a smile on your face, this is it. Great comedic writing, extremely likeable characters, great underdog story and a must watch in this CGI world of crap movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/31/25

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Michael D L

Not a bad movie at all actually decent and awesome at times

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/07/25

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Steve Z

This movie is all heart.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/16/25

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Dylan T

When I think about it, this movie is an all timer. Funny, heart felt, and the sport scenes honestly aren’t bad. Gene Hackman was great. RIP brother

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/25

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Debbie T

It's a good movie for old fashioned entertainment, 1980's style. All the 1980's "feels" in a football movie, it is simply fun.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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Garrison S

One of my all time favorite movies and a must watch for football fans. With a top tier cast and lovable characters, this movie doesn't get old. The cherry on to is it acts as a time capsule for those of us who grew up watching John Madden and Pat Summerall call games. This film has only become better with age.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/24/24

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Synopsis

It's late in the season; the playoffs are fast approaching; and the Washington Sentinels have just gone on strike. Scrambling for a solution, the Sentinels' owner Edward O'Neil hatches a plan to bring in legendary coach Jimmy McGinty to recruit a team of replacement players in exactly one week. For fans and owners alike, the strike is a disaster. But for Shane Falco and a mismatched crew of outsiders, it is the second chance they've waited their whole lives for.

Director: Howard Deutch
Producer: Dylan Sellers
Screenwriter: Vince McKewin
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Brothers, Bel Air Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Humor|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 11, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 4, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $44.7M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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