Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- sentimental
- warm
- wistful
- reflective evening
- sports movie night
What critics said
Critics found the film predictable and dramatically underwhelming but praised Clint Eastwood's grizzled charisma and his chemistry with Amy Adams.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Gus Lobel's traditional scouting instincts are questioned by team executives as they consider replacing him.
Mickey pauses her career to accompany Gus and seek an explanation for his emotional distance.
Mickey and Johnny's attraction unfolds during the North Carolina scouting assignment while Gus and Mickey confront their estrangement.
Scouting, player evaluation, team politics, and the draft determine Gus's status and the family's immediate conflict.
Films like Trouble with the Curve, and why
The Rookie
shared baseball setting, aging professional protagonist, father daughter reconciliation, and warm sports drama
Moneyball
shared sports scouting culture, mentorship, family tension, and sentimental underdog drama
The Notebook
shared mature romance, parent child conflict, and reflective emotional drama
Movie Details
- Director
- Robert Lorenz
- Release Date
- 2012-09-21
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (1740)
Cast
- Clint Eastwood
- Amy Adams
- Justin Timberlake
- Matthew Lillard
- Jack Gilpin
- John Goodman
- Robert Patrick
- Scott Eastwood
- Ed Lauter
- Chelcie Ross
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- 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 Trouble with the Curve about?
- An aging baseball scout fights to prove his worth while a reluctant daughter and an old protégé reopen the doors to family and romance.
- What is Trouble with the Curve like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Trouble with the Curve as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Trouble with the Curve violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Trouble with the Curve.
- What did critics think of Trouble with the Curve?
- Critics found the film predictable and dramatically underwhelming but praised Clint Eastwood's grizzled charisma and his chemistry with Amy Adams.
- Which films are like Trouble with the Curve?
- Films with a similar feel include The Rookie, Moneyball, and The Notebook.
- How long is Trouble with the Curve?
- Trouble with the Curve runs 111 minutes.
- Where can I watch Trouble with the Curve?
- In United States, Trouble with the Curve is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.
