PG-13

For Love of the Game

Billy Chapel must choose between the woman he loves and the game he lives for.

1999 • 138 min • Drama · Romance

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Synopsis

A baseball legend almost finished with his distinguished career at the age of forty has one last chance to prove who he is, what he is capable of, and win the heart of the woman he has loved for the past four years.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

481 reviews

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An aging baseball legend reflects on his career and a complex four-year relationship with the woman he loves, all while pitching the final game of his career. It's a story about passion, commitment, and facing life's big choices.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 4/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some suggestive romantic scenes
Occasional strong language
Brief discussions of loss and difficult choices

What it models well

Perseverance and dedication
Commitment in relationships
Reflection and self-discovery

Talk about it after

The challenges of balancing career and personal life
How past decisions influence the present
What true love and commitment look like over time

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