You Gotta Believe

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

2024 1h 44m EN

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7.3

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55%

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5.8

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★7.3TMDB · 52🥫55%Rotten Tomatoes●43Metacritic★5.8IMDB · 1,367

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Synopsis

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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.

“A team of underdogs, with the spirit of champions.”

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Cast

Luke Wilson
Bobby Ratliff
Greg Kinnear
Coach Jon Kelly
Sarah Gadon
Patti Ratliff
Molly Parker
Kathy Kelly
Lew Temple
Coach Mitch Belew
Joaquin Roberts
Peanut
Martin Roach
Sam Knight
Patrick Renna
Kliff Young

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ty Roberts
Writers: Ty Roberts, Lane Garrison
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ty Roberts, shot by Stuart James Cameron. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mike McCready. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor James K. Crouch shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Luke Wilson and Greg Kinnear and Sarah Gadon carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A team of underdogs, with the spirit of champions.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt15685360 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ty Roberts directs. Stuart James Cameron behind the camera. Mike McCready scores. James K. Crouch cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 2 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Ty Roberts, shot by Stuart James Cameron. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mike McCready. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor James K. Crouch shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Luke Wilson and Greg Kinnear and Sarah Gadon carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A team of underdogs, with the spirit of champions.".
8IMDB entry: tt15685360 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 52 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Stuart James Cameron
Original score: Mike McCready
Editing: James K. Crouch
Runtime: 104 min · 1h 44m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $1,369,201
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: You Gotta Believe (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 55% 🥫 Rotten
Metacritic: 43/100
IMDB rating: 5.8/10 · 1,367 votes
MPAA: PG

Awards

2 nominations total

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What people are saying

tmdb516161672024-09-01
★ 1/10
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.
JuanPabloMontaya2025-09-09
★ 10/10
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.