The Replacements
"Throw the ball. Catch the girl. Keep it simple."
Originally released in 2000. The Replacements is a comedy film. directed by Howard Deutch.
Starring Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, and Brooke Langton
Synopsis
Maverick old-guard coach Jimmy McGinty is hired in the wake of a players' strike to help the Washington Sentinels advance to the playoffs. But that impossible dream hinges on whether his replacements can hunker down and do the job. So, McGinty dusts off his secret dossier of ex-players who never got a chance (or screwed up the one they were given) and knits together a bad-dream team of guys who just may give the Sentinels their title shot.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (1,042 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$50.1M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $50,054,511
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Bel Air Entertainment
- Dylan Sellers Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Replacements about?
Maverick old-guard coach Jimmy McGinty is hired in the wake of a players' strike to help the Washington Sentinels advance to the playoffs. But that impossible dream hinges on whether his replacemen...
Who directed The Replacements?
The Replacements was directed by Howard Deutch.
How long is The Replacements?
The Replacements has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Replacements released?
The Replacements was released on August 11, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Replacements?
The main cast of The Replacements includes Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones, Faizon Love.
Is The Replacements worth watching?
The Replacements has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,042 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.