# For Love of the Game (1999)

> An aging Detroit pitcher must decide whether the final chapter of his baseball life can coexist with the woman he loves.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5478

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Sam Raimi
- Cast: Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, John C. Reilly, Jena Malone, Brian Cox, J.K. Simmons, Vin Scully, Steve Lyons
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0126916/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, earnest, sentimental, sports movie night, romantic movie night

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