You Gotta Believe

PG

Released Aug 30

1h 44m

Kids & Family

Drama

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After dedicating the season to a teammate's ailing father, a group of underdog youth baseball players makes it all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series, culminating in a record-breaking showdown.

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Linda Marric

HeyUGuys

The film stands out as a reminder of the importance of these types of films. It's a story about hope, perseverance, and the power of believing in something bigger than yourself. It's a well-crafted, heart-warming story that the whole family can enjoy.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 4, 2024

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Ty Burr

Washington Post

There’s really nothing wrong with “You Gotta Believe” — other than slack filmmaking, a clichéd musical score that goes for the jugular, a weird sex joke when a rival pitcher turns out to be a gurl, and... not enough baseball.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 30, 2024

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

The movie incorporates the enormous life lessons of loss -- and the soul-healing powers of baseball and teamwork. It’s not the score on the board that matters, but the spirit on and off the field.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 30, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

It’s extremely difficult to make an effective tearjerker, so you gotta give You Gotta Believe credit for striking when it matters most.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 11, 2024

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Rick Bentley

KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA)

This is a case of whether you know the story or never heard of the Texas team, the trek around the bases is not compelling enough to be a hit. It is little more than being just a safe space for families and baseball fans.

Rated: C-

Sep 9, 2024

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Lapacazo Magrira Sandoval

New York Amsterdam News

Despite being filled with clichés, "You Gotta Believe" is a solid film. I won’t give away whether they win the big game, but this is a feel-good movie that’s well-edited and perfect for a family audience.

Sep 9, 2024

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Will

Too sad and not enough feel good moments

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/12/24

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Jose A

Good Movie, everyone should see it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/12/24

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Mr. Hollywood

Yes its a sports story based on a true story, yes youve heard this saying with many sports movies and yes this movie isnt any different. Its not bad just been done before. Enjoyable and good to watch with young ones just starting to play sports

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/10/24

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jswaringen

Great story, being from Ft. Worth I'm kinda biased though.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/09/24

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Michelle G

It looked like a upbeat, fun show kind of made me think it was something like sandlot and bad news Bears. In reality is about cancer and that sucks left before it was over.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/09/24

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Google

Very well done. Little emotional towards the end but it was a great movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/09/24

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Ty Roberts

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Luke Wilson

Bobby Ratliff

Greg Kinnear

Jon Kelly

Sarah Gadon

Patti Ratliff

Lew Temple

Coach Mitch Belew

Michael Cash

Young Robert

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Synopsis

After dedicating the season to a teammate's ailing father, a group of underdog youth baseball players makes it all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series, culminating in a record-breaking showdown.

Director: Ty Roberts
Producer: Houston Hill, Matt Harvey, Pasha Patriki, Byron Campbell
Screenwriter: Lane Garrison
Distributor: Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co: Santa Rita Film Co., Well Go USA Entertainment, Media Finance Capital
Rating: PG (Language|Thematic Content|Suggestive References)
Genre: Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 30, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 17, 2024
Runtime: 1h 44m

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