Knuckleball! (2012): Ratings & Plot
Knuckleball! is a 2012 documentary directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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- Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern
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- Documentary
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English - Studio
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What Is Knuckleball! About?
The premise of Knuckleball! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This film explores the unusual world of professional baseball and the players who dare to be different. It follows Tim Wakefield and R.A. Dickey, among others, as they navigate the challenges and celebrate the triumphs of mastering the knuckleball pitch—a notoriously difficult and unpredictable technique. The documentary reveals the dedication, perseverance, and unique perspectives required to succeed outside of conventional baseball strategies.
Knuckleball! Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- sports documentary
- baseball sport
- baseball
- professional sports
- boston red sox
- fenway park
The Director of Knuckleball!
Directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern.
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Co-director Ricki Stern
More from Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern
More films directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern, best-rated first: The Devil Came on Horseback, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, Reversing Roe and Nature of the Crime.
Knuckleball! Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Knuckleball! 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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Movie Insider 1.0 /5
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Knuckleball! Plot Summary
What happens in Knuckleball! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
KNUCKLEBALL! delves into the intriguing world of baseball, showcasing a select group of exceptionally skilled pitchers who have chosen to embrace an unconventional technique that’s often met with skepticism: the art of throwing a knuckleball. This method, characterized by its slow and erratic trajectory, places these athletes on the fringes of the sport, a choice few dare to make.
Full summary
The whole story of Knuckleball!, scene by scene
Knuckleball! Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Knuckleball!.
How Well Do You Know Knuckleball!?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Knuckleball! Also Known As
Also known as “너클볼!”.
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- 너클볼!
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Movies Like Knuckleball!
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Knuckle, Fastball and Screwball.
Knuckleball! FAQ: Release Date, Director & Post-Credit Scene
Release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Knuckleball!, each answered in a sentence.
When was Knuckleball! released?
Knuckleball! was released on September 21, 2012.
Who directed Knuckleball!?
Knuckleball! was directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern.
More films by Anne Sundberg How is Knuckleball! rated?
Knuckleball! has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Knuckleball! have a post-credit scene?
No. Knuckleball! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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