After dedicating the season to a teammate’s ailing father, a group of underestimated Ft. Worth youth baseball players takes its Cinderella run all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series—culminating in a record-breaking showdown that became an instant ESPN classic.
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You Gotta Believe
Overview:
After dedicating the season to a teammate’s ailing father, a group of underestimated Ft. Worth youth baseball players takes its Cinderella run all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series—culminating in a record-breaking showdown that became an instant ESPN classic.
Cast:
- Bobby Ratliff: Luke Wilson
- Coach Jon Kelly: Greg Kinnear
- Patti Ratliff: Sarah Gadon
- Coach Mitch Belew: Lew Temple
- Young Robert Ratliff: Michael Cash
- Walker Kelly: Etienne Kellici
- Kathy Kelly: Molly Parker
- Sam Knight: Martin Roach
- Kliff Young: Patrick Renna
- Robert Ratliff: Connor McMahon
- Dan Hewitt: Blake DeLong
- Jack Huckabay: Jacob Soley
- Mitchell Belew: Gavin MacIver-Wright
- Robby Lebus: Josh Reich
- Scooter Finley: Nicholas Fry
- Older Peanut: Jordan Sawyer
- Dr. Thakur: Ali Hassan
- Harold Reynolds: Christopher Seivright
- Rand Ravnaas: Davide Fair
- Mikey Valdez: Jacob Mazeral
- Chris Rivera: Seth Murchison
- Mark Grace: Scott Mackenzie
- Todd Hamilton: Phoenix Ellis
- Patton Eagle: Evan Hasler
- Duke Elderson: Zachary Cox
- Coach Ben Williams: Taylor Hunt Wright
- Peter Kite: Zachary Morton
- Caroline Finley: Ashley Emerson
- Little League Spectator (uncredited): McAuley Tucker
- Little League Spectator (uncredited): Rowan Tucker
- Little League Spectator (uncredited): Dominic Weedmark
Crew:
- Producer: Ty Roberts
- Writer: Lane Garrison
- Director of Photography: Stuart James Cameron
- Editor: James K. Crouch
- Producer: Houston Hill
- Producer: Matt Harvey
- Producer: Pasha Patriki
- Producer: Byron Campbell
- Executive Producer: Greg McCabe
- Executive Producer: Allen Gilmer
- Executive Producer: Wes Williams
- Executive Producer: Doris Pfardrescher
- Executive Producer: Tony Vanderveerdonk
Catogories:
Family,Drama
This is one awesome add-on.
A team of underdogs, with the spirit of champions.
Language:
English
Production:
United Kingdom,United States of America
Company:
Santa Rita Film Co.,Media Finance Capital
Popularity:
154.535
Date:
2024-08-30
Year:
2024
- tmdb51616167: In the recently released 2024 film “You Gotta Believe,” Luke Wilson takes on the lead role in a faith-based baseball movie that falls short of expectations. The title misleads viewers into thinking it’s a feel-good underdog sports story, but instead, it veers into unnecessary comedy that detracts from the emotional depth it aims to achieve.
Wilson’s casting as the lead feels out of place, his comedic nature overpowering any attempts at drama. The rushed plot fails to properly develop the characters or storyline, leaving the audience disconnected from the narrative. The lack of originality in casting and character development further hampers the film’s impact, with forgettable performances across the board.
The film’s attempt at incorporating faith-based elements feels forced and lacks sincerity, with a brief moment of spiritual reflection overshadowed by the overall tone of the movie. Inconsistencies, such as Wilson’s character failing to realistically portray his battle with cancer, further highlight the film’s shortcomings.
Overall, “You Gotta Believe” struggles to find its footing, wavering between genres and failing to deliver a cohesive and compelling story. With its poorly executed writing and lackluster performances, the film ultimately falls short of being a memorable or meaningful viewing experience.
