Overview
A young man's determination to overcome adversity shines bright in the world of baseball.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Slow
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- inspirational
- warm
- nostalgic
- family movie night
- sports movie night
What critics said
Critics found the film warm and humorous but overly slow, conventional, and reliant on familiar biopic formulas.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rickey Hill's physical obstacles directly threaten his ability to play baseball at a professional level.
The film follows the true story of Rickey Hill's path from a pastor's family toward major-league baseball.
The critical reception specifically describes a golden, postcard-like vision of midcentury small-town Southern life.
Rickey is the son of a traveling pastor, and christian faith is a defining plot keyword and motivational context.
Films like The Hill, and why
Rudy
true-life sports drama centered on perseverance, family support, and an underdog athlete pursuing professional success
The Rookie
formulaic but heartfelt biographical sports drama combining faith, adversity, and determined athletic ambition
42
uplifting baseball drama about overcoming physical limitations and social obstacles through persistence
McFarland, USA
warm, nostalgic sports biopic built around an unlikely athlete and inspirational mentorship
Movie Details
- Director
- Jeff Celentano
- Release Date
- 2023-08-18
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (323)
Cast
- Colin Ford
- Dennis Quaid
- Joelle Carter
- Scott Glenn
- Siena Bjornerud
- Ryan Dinning
- Carina Worm
- Bonnie Bedelia
- Randy Houser
- Adrian Eppley
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Angel Studios
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Hill about?
- A determined young baseball player challenges physical limitations and family expectations on the road to a major-league dream.
- What is The Hill like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Hill as slow, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Hill violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Hill.
- What did critics think of The Hill?
- Critics found the film warm and humorous but overly slow, conventional, and reliant on familiar biopic formulas.
- Which films are like The Hill?
- Films with a similar feel include Rudy, The Rookie, 42, and McFarland, USA.
- How long is The Hill?
- The Hill runs 121 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Hill?
- In United States, The Hill streams on Angel Studios.
