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You Gotta Believe

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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.

Status: Released

Released Date: 2024-08-30

Runtime: 104 mins

Director: Ty Roberts

Writer: Ty Roberts, Lane Garrison

Spoken language: English

Genres: Family, Drama

Original title: You Gotta Believe

Production Companies: Santa Rita Film Co., Media Finance Capital

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

Cast

Luke Wilson

Greg Kinnear

Sarah Gadon

Molly Parker

Lew Temple

Joaquin Roberts

Martin Roach

Patrick Renna

Blake DeLong

Justin Adams

King Orba

Taylor Hunt Wright

Ali Hassan

Michael Cash

Reviews

JuanPabloMontaya

My family and I really enjoyed this heart-warming story. Well acted and even though it won't make a billion dollars, this is the type of movie that most people still yearn for. No capes, no CGI, no weird messaging being pushed. Well done to everyone involved.

2025-09-09

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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.

2024-09-01

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