5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Hardball (2001)
Hardball (2001)
Overview
An aimless young man who is scalping tickets, gambling and drinking, agrees to coach a Little League team from the Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago as a condition of getting a loan from a friend.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.5
Overview
An aimless young man who is scalping tickets, gambling and drinking, agrees to coach a Little League team from the Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago as a condition of getting a loan from a friend.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
While the film addresses the left-leaning concern of urban poverty and at-risk youth, its championed solution emphasizes individual responsibility, personal mentorship, and the redemptive power of discipline through sports, aligning with conservative values.
The movie features a diverse ensemble, particularly among the youth, which is integral to its urban setting. The narrative centers on a white male protagonist's redemptive journey as he mentors this diverse group, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities. The film explores themes of empathy and overcoming socio-economic challenges.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity, primarily through the Catholic school St. Gabriel's and its dedicated teacher Elizabeth, as a vital and positive force in the community. It offers education, structure, and hope to children living in difficult circumstances, without any narrative critique or negative framing.
The film "Hardball" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a gambler coaching a Little League team in a Chicago housing project, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'Hardball' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a gambler coaching a youth baseball team, exploring themes of redemption and community without addressing transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Hardball" is based on a non-fiction book about a real-life baseball coach and his team. All significant characters, including the coach and the children, maintain the same gender as their real-life or book counterparts. There are no instances of characters established as one gender being portrayed as another.
The film is an adaptation of a non-fiction book about coaching a Little League team. The main character's race aligns with the author, and the children's team's racial composition reflects the source material's setting and real-life context. No established character's race was changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.5
Critic Ratings
4.2
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