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The Replacements

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It's late in the season; the playoffs are fast approaching; and the Washington Sentinels have just gone on strike. Scrambling for a solution, the Sentinels' owner Edward O'Neil hatches a plan to bring in legendary coach Jimmy McGinty to recruit a team of replacement players in exactly one week. For fans and owners alike, the strike is a disaster. But for Shane Falco and a mismatched crew of outsiders, it is the second chance they've waited their whole lives for.
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The cliched characters and obvious outcome make all the fun and excitement amount to nothing.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/29/2010
4/5
Lightweight but likeable football story. Go to Full Review Nekesa Mumbi Moody Associated Press 01/01/2000
A retread of an oft-used Hollywood plot. Go to Full Review Paul Tatara CNN.com 01/01/2000
A barely coherent comedy. Go to Full Review Jeffrey Lyles Lyles' Movie Files 09/25/2015
7/10
There isn't a football cliche "The Replacements" doesn't tackle, but its all-star cast and easygoing approach make it one of the more enjoyable recent sports comedies. Go to Full Review John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews 06/24/2011
C
average lighthearted entertainment ... to be queued up more than normal in the coming months with a potential NFL lockout and strike looming Go to Full Review Hollywood.com 11/20/2008
3/5
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Edward P @FairMovieMan Feb 6 This movie is criminally underrated and it shows. Its fun, campy, 90s coded yet brings together larger than life elements while giving us a team to root for that finds inclusion and unique strengths as its backbone. Sleep on this movie and you will find a dong drawn on your face. Its not exactly family friendly, but its pub friendly, cheers! See more V C @RT10082671 Feb 3 Underrated sports comedy with a likeable cast. See more Pope A @Dudester911 Feb 3 This movie is thoroughly enjoyable, fun to watch and inspiring. The characters are great and the casting is perfect. I watch this movie several times a year. See more Eric F @Hellbat666 Jan 25 One of the best sports movies period See more Matthew C @MattC7 Jan 8 5/5 The Replacements is a must see sports comedy, in my opinion never gets old. It’s one of those movies I can watch over and over again and never get bored. The film is genuinely hilarious, delivers the perfect amount of football, and tells a feel good story that never takes itself too seriously but still lands a meaningful emotional feel. I enjoy how the team and characters grow as the season goes on. It’s not just about winning games, it’s about overlooked nobodies finding confidence, purpose, and belonging. Shane Falco’s journey as quarterback drives the film, as he rediscovers himself both on and off the field. The added romance storyline gives him more depth and helps the film feel complete rather than just another sports movie. Strategically, The Replacements succeeds by blending comedy, sports, and "heart" that I think appeals to all movie watchers. It showcases growth and redemption as much as competition, making it a an all time movie favorite of mine. See more John M @RT13514884 Jul 31 I absolutely loved this movie and have probably watched it 20 times. It won't win any oscars but if their was a definition of a Guy film that will put a smile on your face, this is it. Great comedic writing, extremely likeable characters, great underdog story and a must watch in this CGI world of crap movies. See more Read all reviews
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Howard Deutch

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Keanu Reeves

Shane Falco

Gene Hackman

McGinty

Orlando Jones

Franklin

Jon Favreau

Bateman

Brooke Langton

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Gene Hackman and Keanu Reeves. Keanu Reeves. Jamie Vane and Orlando Jones. Jon Favreau and Rhys Ifans. Brooke Langton and Keanu Reeves. Keanu Reeves. Brooke Langton. The Replacements (2000) The Replacements (2000) View more photos

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Synopsis It's late in the season; the playoffs are fast approaching; and the Washington Sentinels have just gone on strike. Scrambling for a solution, the Sentinels' owner Edward O'Neil hatches a plan to bring in legendary coach Jimmy McGinty to recruit a team of replacement players in exactly one week. For fans and owners alike, the strike is a disaster. But for Shane Falco and a mismatched crew of outsiders, it is the second chance they've waited their whole lives for.
Director
Howard Deutch
Producer
Dylan Sellers
Screenwriter
Vince McKewin
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers, Bel Air Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Humor|Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 11, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 4, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$44.7M
Runtime
1h 58m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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