Hardball(2001)
The most important thing in life is showing up
Hardball Synopsis
An aimless young man who is scalping tickets, gambling and drinking, agrees to coach a Little League team from the Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago as a condition of getting a loan from a friend.
Hardball (2001) is a drama film directed by Brian Robbins, released on September 14, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane, John Hawkes and Bryan Hearne. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 578 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Robbins
- Writers:
- John Gatins, Daniel Coyle
- Producers:
- Tina Nides, Michael Tollin, Brian Robbins
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Richmond
- Composer:
- Mark Isham
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions, GHS Productions KG, Nides/McCormick Productions
- Budget:
- $32,000,000
- Revenue:
- $40,222,729
- Status:
- Released
Hardball (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hardball before you stream it.
Hardball Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keanu Reeves
as Conor O'Neill
Diane Lane
as Elizabeth Wilkes
John Hawkes
as Ticky Tobin
Bryan Hearne
as Andre Ray Peetes
Julian Griffith
as Jefferson Albert Tibbs
Michael B. Jordan
as Jamal
- A. Delon Ellis Jr.
A. Delon Ellis Jr.
as Miles Pennfield II
Kris D. Lofton
as Clarence
- Michael Perkins
Michael Perkins
as Kofi Evans
- Brian M. Reed
Brian M. Reed
as Raymond 'Ray Ray' Bennet
DeWayne Warren
as Jarius 'G-Baby' Evans
- Carol Hall
Carol Hall
as Pearla Evans
Key crew
Directed by Brian Robbins, written by John Gatins and Daniel Coyle, produced by Tina Nides, Michael Tollin and Brian Robbins.
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Hardball Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 578 ratings.
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Hardball – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hardball online?
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Hardball (2001) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Essential and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hardball?
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The main cast of Hardball (2001) includes Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane, John Hawkes, Bryan Hearne and Julian Griffith. The film was directed by Brian Robbins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hardball released?
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Hardball was released on September 14, 2001 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Hardball worth watching?
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Hardball (2001) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 578 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hardball?
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Yes. The official Hardball trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.