The Perfect Game (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Perfect Game is a 2010 sports drama directed by William Dear, starring Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin and Moisés Arias. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $3.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- William Dear
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IndustryWorks Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Perfect Game About?
The premise of The Perfect Game without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1957, a determined team of young boys from Monterrey, Mexico, faced incredible odds to compete in the Little League World Series. This true story recounts their remarkable journey as they become the first international team to achieve victory with a historic perfect game. Along the way, their dedicated coach rediscovers a forgotten dream, finding personal redemption while inspiring his players and revitalizing their community.
The Perfect Game Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- poverty
- dirt road
- year 1957
- children
- monterrey mexico
- championship
- game
- pitcher
- baseball player
- bigotry
- faith
- preacher
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- psalm
- bus
- fried chicken
- padre
- trophy
- coach
- editor
- team
- telephone
- pay phone
- umpire
- reporter
- newspaper
- radio
- baseball announcer
- scout
- boss
- iron worker
- forge
- father
- mother
- friend
- grass
- village
- boy
- mexican
- milk
- walking
- avocado
- radio announcer
- director cameo
- group
- angry man
- reference to god
- hanging clothes
- church
- 20th century
- child protagonist
The Perfect Game Cast
Clifton Collins Jr. leads the cast, with Cheech Marin and Moisés Arias. Directed by William Dear.
- Director William Dear
More from William Dear
More films directed by William Dear, best-rated first: Angels in the Outfield, Harry and the Hendersons, A Mile in His Shoes and Mr. Troop Mom.
The Perfect Game Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Perfect Game 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 69%
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 71% User score
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The Perfect Game Plot Summary
What happens in The Perfect Game from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As César Faz (Clifton Collins Jr.) embarks on a journey from the familiar surroundings of St. Louis to the lively city of Monterrey, Mexico, he leaves behind his past as a clubhouse attendant for the St. Louis Cardinals. Facing an uncertain future, César grapples with the question of his next steps. It is during this transitional phase that he crosses paths with Padre Esteban (Cheech Marin), a dynamic figure who has united a group of eager local children to foster their shared love for baseball. Among this passionate crew is Ángel Macías (Jake T. Austin), a gifted young pitcher boasting an exceptional fastball and an insatiable desire to improve.
Full summary
The whole story of The Perfect Game, scene by scene
The Perfect Game Box Office
The Perfect Game grossed $3.9 million worldwide. $1 million came from the US and Canada and $2.8 million (73%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.9M
- US & Canada
- $1M
- International
- $2.8M
The Perfect Game Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Perfect Game.
How Well Do You Know The Perfect Game?
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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What was César Faz's role with the St. Louis Cardinals?
Cars in The Perfect Game
5 cars on screen, including the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Minor role -
2007 GMC Yukon XL Background role -
1996 Honda Accord Background role
The Perfect Game Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “カンペキナコイビト” and “Любовь – это для двоих”.
- Also known as
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- カンペキナコイビト
- Любовь – это для двоих
- L'amore per caso
- Tökéletes véletlen
- Liefde Is Leuker met Zijn Tweeën
- Mükemmel Randevu
- 爱情二人行
- 完璧な恋人
- Кохання – це для двох
- El amor es cosa de dos
- O Amor é Melhor a Dois
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Movies Like The Perfect Game
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Perfect Game, The Game of Their Lives and The Only Real Game.
The Perfect Game FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Perfect Game, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Perfect Game?
The Perfect Game runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was The Perfect Game released?
The Perfect Game was released on April 16, 2010.
Who directed The Perfect Game?
The Perfect Game was directed by William Dear.
More films by William Dear Who is in the cast of The Perfect Game?
The Perfect Game stars Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin and Moisés Arias.
How much did The Perfect Game make at the box office?
The Perfect Game grossed $3.9 million worldwide ($1 million domestic, $2.8 million international).
How is The Perfect Game rated?
The Perfect Game has 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does The Perfect Game have a post-credit scene?
No. The Perfect Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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