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The Hill

Seen it?

2023 | 121 min | History, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10), though it had a box office flop and middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 history buffs. If you loved Richard Jewell, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $8 million worldwide; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 136K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jeff Celentano

  • Colin FordRickey Hill
  • Dennis QuaidJames Hill
  • Joelle CarterHelen Hill
  • Scott GlennRed Murff
  • Siena BjornerudGracie Shanz
  • Ryan DinningRobert Hill
  • Carina WormConnie Hill
  • Bonnie BedeliaGram
  • Randy HouserRay Clemons
  • Adrian EppleyMariah