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Mr 3000 (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Mr 3000 is a 2004 sports drama directed by Charles Stone III, starring Angela Bassett and Bernie Mac. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $21.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
54%
worldwide gross
$21.8M
Metascore
57
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Mr 3000 (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Genres
Drama , Sport , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mr 3000 About?

The premise of Mr 3000 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After retiring from Major League Baseball years earlier, Stan Ross finds his Hall of Fame induction jeopardized by a paperwork error. To secure his place in baseball history, the former star unexpectedly returns to the team at the age of 47. He embarks on a journey to achieve the final three hits needed to cement his legacy, rediscovering his love for the game and learning valuable lessons about humility and connection along the way.

Mr 3000 Themes & Keywords

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  • character name as title
  • nickname as title
  • nickname
  • sporting comeback
  • 47 year old
  • coming out of retirement
  • sports comedy
  • professional baseball
  • professional sports
  • sports star
  • tv commercial
  • training montage
+38 more
  • baseball star
  • major league baseball
  • implied sex
  • old flame
  • love interest
  • tv sports reporter
  • character appears on a tv talk show
  • baseball cap
  • baseball glove
  • baseball bat
  • baseball ball
  • baseball jersey
  • baseball field
  • baseball game
  • batting helmet
  • baseball sport
  • 2000s
  • dodge the car
  • baseball
  • retirement
  • dodge viper
  • cartoon on tv
  • baseball movie
  • sports team
  • mascot costume
  • wager
  • tv news
  • sports bar
  • speech
  • selfishness
  • school
  • reporter
  • push ups
  • prologue
  • profanity
  • pride
  • press conference
  • premarital sex
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Cast & crew

Mr 3000 Cast

Angela Bassett leads the cast, with Bernie Mac. Directed by Charles Stone III.

From the director

More from Charles Stone III

More films directed by Charles Stone III, best-rated first: Drumline, Uncle Drew, Step Sisters and Paid in Full.

Full filmography
Ratings

Mr 3000 Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Mr 3000 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

Plot

Mr 3000 Plot Summary

What happens in Mr 3000 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Stan Ross, famously known as the ace player of the Milwaukee Brewers, epitomizes self-absorption as he basks in the glory of achieving his 3,000th hit. Ignoring the dwindling playoff chances for his team and the feelings of his teammates, he shocks everyone by retiring mid-season, leaving the Brewers floundering without their star player. In the years that follow, Ross capitalizes on his “Mr. 3000” nickname, amassing a wealth of fortune and prestige through his business ventures.

Full summary

The whole story of Mr 3000, scene by scene

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Box office

Mr 3000 Box Office

Mr 3000 grossed $21.8 million worldwide. $21.8 million came from the US and Canada and $28,190 (0%) from the rest of the world.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$21.8M

US & Canada
$21.8M
International
$28.2K
US & Canada 100% Rest of the world 0%
Videos

Mr 3000 Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mr 3000.

Mr. 3000 Trailer (shortened)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mr 3000?

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

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What is Stan Ross known for in the movie?

Details

Mr 3000 Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Mr Three Thousand” and “Mr_3000”.

Also known as
  • Mr Three Thousand
  • Mr_3000
  • Mr. 3000 - Die letzte Chance
  • A tres golpes de la fama
  • מר 3000
  • Мистер 3000
  • Г-н 3000
  • 미스터 3000
  • 三千大佬
  • Містер 3000
  • O Rei do Jogo
  • Gosp. 3000

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FAQ

Mr 3000 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mr 3000, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mr 3000?

Mr 3000 runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Mr 3000 released?

Mr 3000 was released on September 17, 2004.

Who directed Mr 3000?

Mr 3000 was directed by Charles Stone III.

More films by Charles Stone III

Who is in the cast of Mr 3000?

Mr 3000 stars Angela Bassett and Bernie Mac.

How much did Mr 3000 make at the box office?

Mr 3000 grossed $21.8 million worldwide ($21.8 million domestic, $28,190 international).

How is Mr 3000 rated?

Mr 3000 has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.

Does Mr 3000 have a post-credit scene?

No. Mr 3000 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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