For Love of the Game
1999, English. Directed by Sam Raimi.
Billy Chapel must choose between the woman he loves and the game he lives for.
A baseball legend almost finished with his distinguished career at the age of forty has one last chance to prove who he is, what he is capable of, and win the heart of the woman he has loved for the past four years.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 494 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Sam RaimiDirector
- Kevin CostnerBilly Chapel
- Kelly PrestonJane Aubrey
- John C. ReillyGus Sinski
- Jena MaloneHeather
- Brian CoxGary Wheeler
- J.K. SimmonsFrank Perry
- Vin ScullyVin Scully
- Steve LyonsSteve Lyons
- Carmine GiovinazzoKen Strout
- Bill E. RogersDavis Birch
- Hugh RossMike Udall
- Domenick LombardozziTow Truck Driver
Details
- Released
- 17 September 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dana Stevens
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $46M
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What For Love of the Game is based on
For Love of the Game is based on For Love of the Game, a 1991 novel by Michael Shaara, published by Carroll & Graf Publishers.
Novel · 1991
For Love of the Game
By Michael Shaara
Published by Carroll & Graf Publishers
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For Love of the Game: quick answers
Is For Love of the Game worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 494 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is For Love of the Game?
For Love of the Game runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does For Love of the Game have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for For Love of the Game. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
For Love of the Game parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
For Love of the Game is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is For Love of the Game on?
For Love of the Game isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like For Love of the Game?
If you liked For Love of the Game, try Trouble with the Curve, The Art of Racing in the Rain, One Day.
Who directed For Love of the Game?
For Love of the Game (1999) was directed by Sam Raimi and stars Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, John C. Reilly.
What is For Love of the Game based on?
For Love of the Game is based on For Love of the Game, a 1991 novel by Michael Shaara, published by Carroll & Graf Publishers.