The true story of Rickey Hill, the son of a travelling pastor who overcomes physical obstacles to pursue his dream of playing baseball in the major leagues.The true story of Rickey Hill, the son of a travelling pastor who overcomes physical obstacles to pursue his dream of playing baseball in the major leagues.The true story of Rickey Hill, the son of a travelling pastor who overcomes physical obstacles to pursue his dream of playing baseball in the major leagues.
- Awards
- 1 win
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMost of the background baseball-playing actors were current and former college and professional baseball players who lived around Augusta, Georgia.
- GoofsIn the beginning of the movie, teen age Rickey Hill is driving a 1973 mustang fastback. The year is 1975 in the movie. How does a 2 year old mustang look beat up like a 40 year old mustang? Also the mustang has modern machined aluminum wheels that were only available in the last 30 years, not 50.
- Quotes
Pastor Hill: May her fierce spirit guard the foals of spring.
- SoundtracksLittle Bitty Pretty Things
Performed by Jimmy Cove and the Rovers (aka James Thacker )
Written by James Thacker and Mason Cooper
Produced by James Thacker
Courtesy of Kazen Music Group (by arrangement with SyncSource Music, LLC)
Featured review
Overwrought, too long, cloying, but superb acting
Based on a true story, it seemed cloyingly maudlin. Whereas a story like Rudy plays out naturally, elements of this seem theatrically pushed into repetitive stark stereotypical juxtapositions. It was longer than it needed to be, and even my wife said the same thing though she enjoyed it more.
The acting, however, is what makes this so compelling. The man playing Rickey Hill as an adult is a man we should expect to see much more. Dennis Quaid seemingly turns every scene -and movie-into powerful performances. One reviewer said the background actors were poor but I sure didn't think so. Everyone turned in great, believable, deep performances, which is why I did not rate it lower.
Settings for the scenes are well done. Look for real major league pitcher John Smoltz as the final game announcer.
Summary: many people will like it for its spirit of facing trials and tribulations, and can be expected to rate it higher, but it just seems overly heavy handed and long attempting to manipulate emotions.
The acting, however, is what makes this so compelling. The man playing Rickey Hill as an adult is a man we should expect to see much more. Dennis Quaid seemingly turns every scene -and movie-into powerful performances. One reviewer said the background actors were poor but I sure didn't think so. Everyone turned in great, believable, deep performances, which is why I did not rate it lower.
Settings for the scenes are well done. Look for real major league pitcher John Smoltz as the final game announcer.
Summary: many people will like it for its spirit of facing trials and tribulations, and can be expected to rate it higher, but it just seems overly heavy handed and long attempting to manipulate emotions.
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- djestic03
- Aug 25, 2023
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- The Hill: The Rickey Hill Story
- Filming locations
- Augusta, Georgia, USA(Georgia Entertainment News)
- Production company
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $7,665,865
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,301,931
- Aug 27, 2023
- Gross worldwide
- $7,697,028
- Runtime2 hours 6 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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