Angels in the Outfield

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Angels in the Outfield

PG

1994

1h 42m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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Foster kid Roger (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) loves the Anaheim Angels, even though they're the worst team in the major leagues. His estranged dad promises to reunite the family if the Angels make it to the World Series, so Roger decides to ask for some divine help and prays that his favorite team will turn things around. Soon, a real angel named Al (Christopher Lloyd) shows up in response to Roger's prayers, and Anaheim's hopeless coach (Danny Glover) is shocked to see his team on a winning streak.

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Critics Consensus

A queasy mishmash of poignant drama and slapstick fantasy, Angels in the Outfield strikes out as worthy family entertainment.

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Peter Rainer

Los Angeles Times

07/16/2020

A Disney-fied morality play complete with corn and sniffles.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

08/16/2017

1/4

See Little Big League instead.

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Brian Lowry

Variety

03/26/2009

Serves up its corn so unabashedly it's hard to take offense at its sappiness.

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Danielle Solzman

Dugout Dirt

07/15/2024

3/5

Angels in the Outfield otherwise does its best and despite the slapstick comedy of it all, it really is the weakest baseball film of the early 1990s.

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Jas Keimig

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

01/11/2022

All the players have to do is quit swearing and believe in themselves. How pious.

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John Ferguson

Radio Times

07/16/2020

2/5

It's sickly sweet, but undemanding children may be entertained.

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Shawn L

@RT69123757 Mar 13

This was one of my all time favorite movies as a kid. While it’s not the greatest film ever made. And I haven’t watched it in years (still have it on VHS somewhere in my basement) It’s still a classic "Feel good" story that people of all ages can enjoy. Even if you’re not a baseball fan. The writing is decent with plenty of funny jokes and moments written in. It’s got that mid 90s family movie charm. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone. You don’t have to love it. But it’s still worth a shot.

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Mickey B.

@Mickerdoo Jan 27

Actually pretty fun and heartwarming. Insane early career appearances on the cast. Enjoyed watching with my family.

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Joseph M

@Bonzaifish Jan 12

Just a feel good romp. It is over the top and I love it. So much fun!

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Gregory W.

@SthrnTrucker89 Dec 10

This is a CLASSIC! The most underrated baseball comedy of the 90s ! I cant believe all the negative critic reviews!

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David B.

@Baros1962 Sep 16

Not the most perfect sports and fantasy film. But it has its moments of heartbreak and feel-good scenes.

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Mikey B

@RT95501973 Jul 4

Disney flick about a boy who asks for divine help for his team (Angels..get it?) A few laughs but its a struggle. A good intro to baseball for kids

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Synopsis

Foster kid Roger (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) loves the Anaheim Angels, even though they're the worst team in the major leagues. His estranged dad promises to reunite the family if the Angels make it to the World Series, so Roger decides to ask for some divine help and prays that his favorite team will turn things around. Soon, a real angel named Al (Christopher Lloyd) shows up in response to Roger's prayers, and Anaheim's hopeless coach (Danny Glover) is shocked to see his team on a winning streak.

Director: William Dear
Producer: Roger Birnbaum, Irby Smith, Joe Roth
Screenwriter: Dorothy Kingsley, George Wells, Holly Goldberg Sloan
Production Co: Caravan Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 10, 1994, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 27, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $50.2M
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround

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