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Angels in the Outfield (1994)

PG 102 min  -  Comedy | Family | Fantasy  -   15 July 1994 (USA)
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When a boy prays for a chance to have a family if the California Angels win the pennant, angels are assigned to make that possible.

Director:

William Dear

Writers:

Dorothy Kingsley (1951 screenplay), George Wells (1951 screenplay), and 4 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Danny Glover ...
Brenda Fricker ...
Tony Danza ...
Christopher Lloyd ...
Ben Johnson ...
Jay O. Sanders ...
Joseph Gordon-Levitt ...
Milton Davis Jr. Milton Davis Jr. ...
Taylor Negron ...
Tony Longo ...
Neal McDonough ...
Stoney Jackson Stoney Jackson ...
Adrien Brody ...
Tim Conlon ...
Matthew McConaughey ...
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Storyline

Roger who has lost his mother is living separated from his father. As he and his friend J.P. are one of the biggest fans of the Los Angeles baseball team he has got only two dreams: Living together with a real family and let LA win the championship. As he is praying for these two things to happen some angels show up in order to help him - but he is the only one to see them and believe in them. Fortunately the coach of the baseball team sees his abilities and so LA has a run to the finals... Written by Volker Boehm  

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Plot Keywords:

Angel | Team | Baseball | Friend | Coach  | See more »

Taglines:

It Could Happen. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Angels See more »

Filming Locations:

Alameda, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$24,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$50,236,831 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Through out the movie, JP says "it could happen" 6 times. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Just prior to the final game, a lady in the stands is shown with an Angels baseball cap, wings and an angel costume on. Just seconds after, she is shown walking into the stands. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
JP: Roger, do you believe in heaven?
Roger Bomman: I guess. That's where they said my mom went.
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Connections

Featured in "Hollywood's Top Ten: Batter Up! (#1.335)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"It's All Right"
Written by Curtis Mayfield
Performed by The Impressions
Courtesy of MCA Records See more »