Ballplayer: Pelotero
Seen it?2011 | 77 min | Drama, Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. If you loved Field of Dreams, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Two top baseball prospects in the Dominican Republic face fierce competition and corruption as they chase their big league dreams.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$45K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jonathan Paley, Ross Finkel, Trevor Martin
- Jean Carlos BatistaHimself
- John LeguizamoNarrator (voice)
- Miguel SanoHimself