Synopsis
A gambling addict and ticket scalper living an aimless life reluctantly agrees to coach a Little League team from the Chicago projects as part of a loan agreement.
Scores
Overall Score
69.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
68.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
77.1%
Review Aggregate
57.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 44% of 97 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, emotional, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlyemotionallightheartedthought-provokingupliftinggrittytragicstylizedfunnyscary
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keanu Reeves | 2001 | $2,086,000 | $3,696,000 | (est) |
| Diane Lane | 2001 | $1,284,000 | $2,275,000 | (est) |
| John Hawkes | 2001 | $967,000 | $1,713,000 | (est) |
| D. B. Sweeney | 2001 | $791,000 | $1,400,000 | (est) |
| Mike McGlone | 2001 | $676,000 | $1,198,000 | (est) |
| Graham Beckel | 2001 | $595,000 | $1,054,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score42.0
RT critic review count113
Rotten Tomatoes audience score70.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes35,313
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2001 | $40,222,728 | $71,247,148 |
| International | 2001 | $3,879,660 | $6,872,102 |
| Worldwide | 2001 | $44,102,388 | $78,119,250 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2001 | $21,663,228 | $38,372,415 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2001 | $25,021,000 | $44,320,089 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2001 | $37,385,000 | $66,220,636 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2001 | $10,055,682 | $17,811,787 |
| Total Revenues | 2001 | $94,124,910 | $166,724,926 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2001 | $32,000,000 | $56,682,101 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2001 | $16,345,000 (est) | $28,952,154 (est) |
| Participations | 2001 | $7,530,000 | $13,338,007 |
| Residuals ? | 2001 | $5,092,000 | $9,019,539 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2001 | $5,440,000 | $9,635,957 |
| Total Expenses | 2001 | $66,407,000 | $117,627,758 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2001 | $27,717,910 | $49,097,168 |
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