The Replacements (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2000, The Replacements is a comedy film directed by Howard Deutch, running about 118 minutes. “Throw the ball. Catch the girl. Keep it simple.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maverick old-guard coach Jimmy McGinty is hired in the wake of a players' strike to help the Washington Sentinels advance to the playoffs. But that impossible dream hinges on whether his replacements can hunker down and do the job. So, McGinty dusts off his secret dossier of ex-players who never got a chance (or screwed up the one they were given) and knits together a bad-dream team of guys who just may give the Sentinels their title shot.
Who’s in it. The Replacements stars Keanu Reeves as Shane Falco, Gene Hackman as Jimmy McGinty, Brooke Langton as Annabelle Farrell and Orlando Jones as Clifford Franklin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Replacements has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $50.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Replacements page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Replacements tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Replacements (2000)?
- In US, The Replacements is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Replacements worth watching?
- The Replacements holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Replacements?
- The Replacements stars Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones and Faizon Love.
- When was The Replacements released?
- The Replacements was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.