Hardball (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2001, Hardball is a drama film directed by Brian Robbins, running about 106 minutes. “The most important thing in life is showing up” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Hardball stars Keanu Reeves as Conor O'Neill, Diane Lane as Elizabeth Wilkes, Michael B. Jordan as Jamal and D.B. Sweeney as Matt Hyland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hardball has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential 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 Hardball page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hardball tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hardball (2001)?
- In US, Hardball is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium, 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 Hardball worth watching?
- Hardball holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hardball?
- Hardball stars Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane, Michael B. Jordan, D.B. Sweeney and John Hawkes.
- When was Hardball released?
- Hardball was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.