For Love of the Game (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
For Love of the Game is a 1999 sports drama directed by Sam Raimi, starring Kevin Costner and Kelly Preston. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes and earned $46.1 million worldwide on a $80 million budget. Critics gave it 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- Sam Raimi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $80M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is For Love of the Game About?
The premise of For Love of the Game without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As aging pitcher Billy Chapel prepares for what could be his last game, he reflects on his life and career. His thoughts drift to Jane Aubrey, the woman he loves, and their complicated relationship, which faces challenges and uncertainties. Through memories and present-day reflections, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of excellence.
For Love of the Game Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- detroit tigers
- baseball
- throwing a ball
- pantyhose
- new york city
- autograph
- teenage girl
- baseball player
- perfect game
- baseball movie
- kissing in public
- game winner carried by teammates
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- 40 year old
- hotel room
- undressing
- baseball manager
- baseball star
- baseball uniform
- baseball catcher
- baseball pitcher
- baseball game
- baseball coach
- stadium
- airport
- locker room
- scantily clad female
- baseball fan
- being asked for an autograph
- bronx new york city
- yankee stadium bronx new york city
- end of baseball career
- new york yankees
- based on novel
- strikeout
- tablesaw
- television broadcast
- ice skate
- runaway teenager
- briefs
- crying
- tow truck driver
- magazine writer
- medivac
- reference to london england
- masseuse
- traumatic injury
- arm numbness
- ends with a kiss
- baseball cap
- baseball glove
For Love of the Game Cast
Kevin Costner leads the cast, with Kelly Preston. Directed by Sam Raimi.
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Director Sam Raimi
More from Sam Raimi
More films directed by Sam Raimi, best-rated first: Send Help, Spider-Man 2, A Simple Plan and Evil Dead II.
For Love of the Game Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave For Love of the Game 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 47% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 65% User score
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For Love of the Game Plot Summary
What happens in For Love of the Game from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Detroit Tigers make their way to New York for a final three-game series against the renowned New York Yankees. With a dismal record of 63–97, they’ve been eliminated from playoff contention and are now playing solely for pride against a Yankees team that can secure the American League East title with a victory.
Full summary
The whole story of For Love of the Game, scene by scene
For Love of the Game Box Office & Budget
For Love of the Game grossed $46.1 million worldwide on a $80 million budget, 58% of what it cost. $35.2 million came from the US and Canada and $10.9 million (24%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$46.1M
58% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $35.2M
- International
- $10.9M
- Budget
- $80M
For Love of the Game Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip The Perfect Game
How Well Do You Know For Love of the Game?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the lead actor portraying Billy Chapel?
Cars in For Love of the Game
12 cars on screen, including the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 1994 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio 993.
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1994 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio 993 Important role -
1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet I Typ 17 Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
For Love of the Game Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Aus Liebe zum Spiel” and “Gioco d'amore”.
- Also known as
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- Aus Liebe zum Spiel
- Gioco d'amore
- Entre el amor y el juego
- Pour l'amour du jeu
- A pálya csúcsán
- אהבת המשחק
- Ради любви к игре
- Hra snů
- 사랑을 위하여
- Por Amor
- Rakkaudesta Peliin
- 棒球之爱
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- Gra o Miłość
- Заради любові до гри
- ラブ・オブ・ザ・ゲーム
- Iz ljubavi prema igri
- Por amor al juego
- ทุ่มหัวใจให้เกมรัก
- 往日柔情
- Aşk Oyunu
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For Love of the Game FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of For Love of the Game, each answered in a sentence.
How long is For Love of the Game?
For Love of the Game runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was For Love of the Game released?
For Love of the Game was released on September 17, 1999.
Who directed For Love of the Game?
For Love of the Game was directed by Sam Raimi.
More films by Sam Raimi Who is in the cast of For Love of the Game?
For Love of the Game stars Kevin Costner and Kelly Preston.
How much did For Love of the Game make at the box office?
For Love of the Game grossed $46.1 million worldwide ($35.2 million domestic, $10.9 million international) on a budget of $80 million.
How is For Love of the Game rated?
For Love of the Game has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does For Love of the Game have a post-credit scene?
No. For Love of the Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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