
Hardball(2001)
“The most important thing in life is showing up”
Overview
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.
Director
Brian Robbins
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$32M
Revenue
$40M
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.
as Miles Pennfield II

Kris D. Lofton
as Clarence
Michael Perkins
as Kofi Evans
Brian M. Reed
as Raymond 'Ray Ray' Bennet

DeWayne Warren
as Jarius 'G-Baby' Evans
Carol Hall
as Pearla Evans
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$32M
Box Office
$40M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions • GHS Productions KG
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hardball?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hardball (2001).
What is Hardball about?▼
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.
Who directed Hardball?▼
Hardball was directed by Brian Robbins and released in 2001. It is a drama film.
How long is Hardball?▼
Hardball has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Hardball?▼
The cast of Hardball includes 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 and more.
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