Moneyball
Moneyball

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Moneyball

2021
TV Show
Returning Series
1 Season
English

A game show where the difference between winning life-changing money and going home with nothing, rests entirely on the bounce of a ball.

Insights

IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic87
Google Users87%
Director: Bennett MillerGenres: Biography, Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane attempts to assemble a baseball club on a limited budget by exploiting unn-recognized advantages. Using sabermetrics and computer analysis to acquire undervalued players, he challenges the conventional wisdom of baseball scouts and management. The film follows his journey as he faces skepticism and opposition while striving to build a winning team.

Critical Reception

Moneyball received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its intelligent screenplay, strong performances from Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, and its fresh approach to sports filmmaking. It was lauded for making baseball statistics engaging and for its compelling narrative about challenging the status quo.

What Reviewers Say

  • Intelligent and engaging, making baseball analytics accessible and exciting.

  • Brad Pitt delivers a compelling performance as the unconventional general manager.

  • A smart, character-driven drama that transcends the sports genre.

Google audience: Audiences widely appreciated Moneyball for its smart storytelling, strong acting, and innovative portrayal of baseball strategy. Many enjoyed how the film made complex statistical concepts understandable and engaging, while others were drawn to the underdog narrative and the themes of challenging established norms.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Brad Pitt), and Best Supporting Actor (Jonah Hill). It also received numerous nominations and wins from critics' circles and other industry awards.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane and his innovative approach to building a competitive team with a small budget, as detailed in Michael Lewis's 2003 book of the same name.

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