After dedicating the season to a teammate’s ailing father, a group of underestimated Ft. Worth youth baseball players takes its Cinderella run all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series—culminating in a record-breaking showdown that became an instant ESPN classic.

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Film Cast:

• Bobby Ratliff: Luke Wilson
• Coach Jon Kelly: Greg Kinnear
• Patti Ratliff: Sarah Gadon
• Kathy Kelly: Molly Parker
• Coach Mitch Belew: Lew Temple
• Peanut: Joaquin Roberts
• Sam Knight: Martin Roach
• Kliff Young: Patrick Renna
• Dan Hewitt: Blake DeLong
• Mack Hamilton: Justin Adams
• Ump L Wood: King Orba
• Coach Ben Williams: Taylor Hunt Wright
• Dr. Thakur: Ali Hassan
• Young Robert Ratliff: Michael Cash
• Walker Kelly: Etienne Kellici
• Scooter Finley: Nicholas Fry
• Mikey Valdez: Jacob Mazeral
• Mitchell Belew: Gavin MacIver-Wright
• Mark Grace: Scott Mackenzie
• Peter Kite: Zachary Morton
• Robby Lebus: Josh Reich
• Jack Huckabay: Jacob Soley
• Patton Eagle: Evan Hasler
• Rand Ravnaas: Davide Fair
• Chris Rivera: Seth Murchison
• TV Announcer 1: Greg Ellwand
• Harold Reynolds: Christopher Seivright
• Kentucky Catcher: Nicholas Xavier Ragonese
• Duke Elderson: Zachary Cox
• Todd Hamilton: Phoenix Ellis
• Ditsy Attendant: Jackie English
• Caroline Finley: Ashley Emerson
• Older Peanut (uncredited): Jordan Sawyer
• Little League Spectator (uncredited): McAuley Tucker
• Little League Spectator (uncredited): Rowan Tucker
• Little League Spectator (uncredited): Dominic Weedmark

Film Crew:

• Writer: Lane Garrison
• Director: Ty Roberts
• Director of Photography: Stuart James Cameron
• Editor: James K. Crouch
• Producer: Pasha Patriki
• Executive Producer: Doris Pfardrescher
• Producer: Matt Harvey
• Producer: Houston Hill
• Executive Producer: Greg McCabe
• Producer: Byron Campbell
• Executive Producer: Tony Vanderveerdonk
• Executive Producer: Allen Gilmer
• Executive Producer: Wes Williams

Movie Reviews:

• tmdb51616167: In the recently released 2024 film “You Gotta Believe,” Luke Wilson takes on the lead role in a faith-based baseball movie that falls short of expectations. The title misleads viewers into thinking it’s a feel-good underdog sports story, but instead, it veers into unnecessary comedy that detracts from the emotional depth it aims to achieve.
• Wilson’s casting as the lead feels out of place, his comedic nature overpowering any attempts at drama. The rushed plot fails to properly develop the characters or storyline, leaving the audience disconnected from the narrative. The lack of originality in casting and character development further hampers the film’s impact, with forgettable performances across the board.
• The film’s attempt at incorporating faith-based elements feels forced and lacks sincerity, with a brief moment of spiritual reflection overshadowed by the overall tone of the movie. Inconsistencies, such as Wilson’s character failing to realistically portray his battle with cancer, further highlight the film’s shortcomings.
• Overall, “You Gotta Believe” struggles to find its footing, wavering between genres and failing to deliver a cohesive and compelling story. With its poorly executed writing and lackluster performances, the film ultimately falls short of being a memorable or meaningful viewing experience.