For Love of the Game

6.4
Moderate
19992h 18m

Directed by

Overview

A baseball legend almost finished with his distinguished career at the age of forty has one last chance to prove who he is, what he is capable of, and win the heart of the woman he has loved for the past four years.

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Sam Raimi directs this 1999 sports-tinged romantic drama centered on an aging baseball star nearing the end of a celebrated career, who faces one defining outing while reflecting on the love he has carried for years. Structured around memory and the weight of a final performance, the film intertwines the discipline of the game with matters of the heart. Its tone is wistful and earnest, prioritizing emotion and introspection over on-field spectacle. Blending drama and romance, it suits viewers who enjoy reflective stories about legacy, devotion, and second chances. The film earns a MagicMovieScore of 6.4.

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Top Cast

Kevin Costner - Billy Chapel in For Love of the Game

Kevin Costner

Billy Chapel

Kelly Preston - Jane Aubrey in For Love of the Game

Kelly Preston

Jane Aubrey

John C. Reilly - Gus Sinski in For Love of the Game

John C. Reilly

Gus Sinski

Jena Malone - Heather in For Love of the Game

Jena Malone

Heather

Brian Cox - Gary Wheeler in For Love of the Game

Brian Cox

Gary Wheeler

J.K. Simmons - Frank Perry in For Love of the Game

J.K. Simmons

Frank Perry

Vin Scully - Vin Scully in For Love of the Game

Vin Scully

Vin Scully

Steve Lyons - Steve Lyons in For Love of the Game

Steve Lyons

Steve Lyons

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6.4
444 votes
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6.2
Moderate confidence
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6.20
95% interval
±0.12
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444 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.12 as more ratings come in.

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Movie Info

Release Date

September 17, 1999

Runtime

2h 18m

Rating

PG-13

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

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