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Up for Grabs (2005): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Up for Grabs (2005) movie poster

Up for Grabs is a 2005 comedy documentary directed by Michael Wranovics. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $13,931 worldwide. Critics gave it 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.

IMDb rating
8.1/10
worldwide gross
$13.9K
Metascore
69
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Up for Grabs (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Comedy , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Up for Grabs About?

The premise of Up for Grabs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During a historic baseball game where Barry Bonds hit his 73rd home run, two fans, Patrick Hayashi and Alex Popov, both claim to have caught the ball. This seemingly simple moment sparks a contentious legal battle, with both men vying for ownership of the iconic souvenir. The film documents the ensuing court proceedings, the intense media coverage, and the passionate reactions of fans embroiled in this unusual dispute over a piece of sports history.

Up for Grabs Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • everyday life
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Crew

The Director of Up for Grabs

Directed by Michael Wranovics.

Ratings

Up for Grabs Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Up for Grabs 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.

Plot

Up for Grabs Plot Summary

What happens in Up for Grabs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Up for Grabs is a witty, 88-minute mockumentary that uses a real-life baseball moment to spotlight the people and personalities tangled in a high-stakes relic of sports history. The story centers on Barry Bonds’ record-setting 73rd home run of the 2001 season, a ball that rockets into the right-field bleachers at PacBell Park in San Francisco and becomes the spark for a far-reaching comedy of manners.

Full summary

The whole story of Up for Grabs, scene by scene

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Box office

Up for Grabs Box Office

Up for Grabs grossed $13,931 worldwide.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$13.9K

US & Canada
$13.9K
Videos

Up for Grabs Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Up for Grabs.

Up For Grabs [2004] Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Up for Grabs?

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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Which sport is at the center of the events depicted in the film?

Details

Up for Grabs Also Known As

Also known as “업 포 그랩스”.

Also known as
  • 업 포 그랩스

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FAQ

Up for Grabs FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Up for Grabs, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Up for Grabs?

Up for Grabs runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Up for Grabs released?

Up for Grabs was released on May 6, 2005.

Who directed Up for Grabs?

Up for Grabs was directed by Michael Wranovics.

How much did Up for Grabs make at the box office?

Up for Grabs grossed $13,931 worldwide.

How is Up for Grabs rated?

Up for Grabs has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 69 on Metacritic and 40% on TMDB.

Does Up for Grabs have a post-credit scene?

No. Up for Grabs has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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