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You Gotta Believe

- A team of underdogs, with the spirit of champions.

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.

Release Date : 2024-08-30

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Santa Rita Film Co.Media Finance Capital

Production Country : United KingdomUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Bobby Ratliff

Original Name : Luke Wilson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Coach Jon Kelly

Original Name : Greg Kinnear

Gender : Male

Character Name : Patti Ratliff

Original Name : Sarah Gadon

Gender : Female

Character Name : Kathy Kelly

Original Name : Molly Parker

Gender : Female

Character Name : Coach Mitch Belew

Original Name : Lew Temple

Gender : Male

Character Name : Peanut

Original Name : Joaquin Roberts

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sam Knight

Original Name : Martin Roach

Gender : Male

Character Name : Kliff Young

Original Name : Patrick Renna

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dan Hewitt

Original Name : Blake DeLong

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mack Hamilton

Original Name : Justin Adams

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ump L Wood

Original Name : King Orba

Gender : Male

Character Name : Coach Ben Williams

Original Name : Taylor Hunt Wright

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dr. Thakur

Original Name : Ali Hassan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Young Robert Ratliff

Original Name : Michael Cash

Gender : Male

Character Name : Walker Kelly

Original Name : Etienne Kellici

Gender : Male

Character Name : Scooter Finley

Original Name : Nicholas Fry

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mikey Valdez

Original Name : Jacob Mazeral

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mitchell Belew

Original Name : Gavin MacIver-Wright

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mark Grace

Original Name : Scott Mackenzie

Gender : Male

Character Name : Peter Kite

Original Name : Zachary Morton

Gender : Male

Character Name : Robby Lebus

Original Name : Josh Reich

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jack Huckabay

Original Name : Jacob Soley

Gender : Male

Character Name : Patton Eagle

Original Name : Evan Hasler

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rand Ravnaas

Original Name : Davide Fair

Gender : Male

Character Name : Chris Rivera

Original Name : Seth Murchison

Gender : Male

Character Name : TV Announcer 1

Original Name : Greg Ellwand

Gender : Male

Character Name : Harold Reynolds

Original Name : Christopher Seivright

Gender : Male

Character Name : Kentucky Catcher

Original Name : Nicholas Xavier Ragonese

Gender : Male

Character Name : Duke Elderson

Original Name : Zachary Cox

Gender : Male

Character Name : Todd Hamilton

Original Name : Phoenix Ellis

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ditsy Attendant

Original Name : Jackie English

Gender : Female

Character Name : Caroline Finley

Original Name : Ashley Emerson

Gender : Female

Character Name : Older Peanut (uncredited)

Original Name : Jordan Sawyer

Gender : Male

Character Name : Little League Spectator (uncredited)

Original Name : McAuley Tucker

Gender : Male

Character Name : Little League Spectator (uncredited)

Original Name : Rowan Tucker

Gender : Male

Character Name : Little League Spectator (uncredited)

Original Name : Dominic Weedmark

Gender : Male

Reviews

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2024-09-03

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.