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For Love of the Game

1999·Movie·PG-13·138 min·6.4(469)

Billy Chapel must choose between the woman he loves and the game he lives for.

A baseball legend almost finished with his distinguished career at the age of forty has one last chance to prove who he is, what he is capable of, and win the heart of the woman he has loved for the past four years.

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United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About For Love of the Game

For Love of the Game is a 1999 English-language drama and romance film directed by Sam Raimi. The cast is led by Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, John C. Reilly. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

For Love of the Game was produced by Universal Pictures, Beacon Pictures, and Tig Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 17, 1999, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $46 million worldwide.

Director
Sam Raimi
Writers
Dana Stevens
Release date
September 17, 1999
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$46 million
Production
Universal Pictures, Beacon Pictures, Tig Productions
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For Love of the Game cast & crew

For Love of the Game was directed by Sam Raimi and written by Dana Stevens.

The cast features Kevin Costner as Billy Chapel, Kelly Preston as Jane Aubrey, John C. Reilly as Gus Sinski, Jena Malone as Heather, Brian Cox as Gary Wheeler, and J.K. Simmons as Frank Perry.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Basil Poledouris, cinematography is by John Bailey, and it was produced by Ron Bozman and Marc Abraham.

Is For Love of the Game worth watching?

For Love of the Game holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 469 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, For Love of the Game is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch For Love of the Game

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Cast of For Love of the Game

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

Billy Chapel

Kelly Preston

Kelly Preston

Jane Aubrey

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Gus Sinski

Jena Malone

Jena Malone

Heather

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Gary Wheeler

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

Frank Perry

Vin Scully

Vin Scully

Vin Scully

Steve Lyons

Steve Lyons

Steve Lyons

Carmine Giovinazzo

Carmine Giovinazzo

Ken Strout

Bill E. Rogers

Bill E. Rogers

Davis Birch

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Hugh Ross

Mike Udall

Domenick Lombardozzi

Domenick Lombardozzi

Tow Truck Driver

For Love of the Game — FAQs

Where can I watch For Love of the Game in United States?

For Love of the Game is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is For Love of the Game in?

For Love of the Game is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is For Love of the Game?

For Love of the Game runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

What is For Love of the Game rated?

For Love of the Game is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 469 ratings.

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