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The Hill

The Hill

History · Drama · 2023

The story of Rickey Hill, who overcomes his physical disability and repairs his relationship with his father in a quest to become a major league baseball (MLB) player.

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The Hill

“Never give up hope.”

2023 History · Drama 2h 1m

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7.6 / 10

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The story of Rickey Hill, who overcomes his physical disability and repairs his relationship with his father in a quest to become a major league baseball (MLB) player.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Jeff Celentano

Written by

Angelo Pizzo · Scott Marshall Smith

Colin Ford

Colin Ford

Rickey Hill

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

James Hill

Joelle Carter

Joelle Carter

Helen Hill

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Red Murff

Siena Bjornerud

Siena Bjornerud

Gracie Shanz

Ryan Dinning

Ryan Dinning

Robert Hill

Carina Worm

Carina Worm

Connie Hill

Court is in session

Put The Hill on trial.

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.