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Trouble With the Curve

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For decades Gus Lobel has been one of baseball's best scouts -- but now his age is catching up with him. Still, he refuses to be benched even though his bosses are questioning his judgment. Tasked with checking out the country's hottest batting prospect, Gus is forced to accept help from his daughter, Mickey. Though they haven't spent time together in years, father and daughter make new discoveries about their shared past, which could change their future.
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Though predictable and somewhat dramatically underwhelming, Trouble with the Curve benefits from Clint Eastwood's grizzled charisma and his easy chemistry with a charming Amy Adams.

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Tom Charity CNN.com May 12, 2014
For all its occasional tin ear, Dr Phil dialogue, its contrivances and shortcuts, this remains a fundamentally sound and solid entertainment with a deep-rooted conviction that how we treat each other matters. Go to Full Review John Wildman Film Comment Magazine May 12, 2014
The good news is that Eastwood does his thing to perfection, Adams provides the spunky cuteness, and Timberlake couldn't scrub his eager charm off with a Brillo pad if he tried. Go to Full Review Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) May 12, 2014
2/5
John Goodman weighs in with a nice cameo as Clint's old boss, but the rest is strictly relegation form. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Sep 4, 2023
3/5
"Trouble with the Curve" is good fall entertainment for those who aren't looking for a big challenge and like old-school baseball over the statistic-heavy "Moneyball." Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Dec 28, 2022
4/5
Trouble with the Curve might not have the same movie magic as Moneyball but Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, and Justin Timberlake help make it a charmer and capture the dynamic of a changing game. Go to Full Review Cory Woodroof Lumination Network Feb 11, 2022
The saccharine melodrama waned on me as those minutes passed by, hoping that this film didn't end up going into extra innings. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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ICUR M @icurmtheaded Sep 8, 2026 Why do I do a guy cry during Clint's movies? He leans into the advanced age and story of the character. Combined with baseball and other nostalgia, including the advent of computer statistics over human relations is done very well in this nicely crafted film. See more Edward K @Edko426 Sep 6, 2026 Good movie! Heart warming family drama. Clint always makes any film. And the beaitoful and wonderful Amy Adams! Love her. And Timberlake! Hes a good actor and interesting to watch. Well written, directed, acted. Good ending. Recommend! See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 12, 2026 The worldwide gross is $48,963,137.00. Rated PG-13 for Sexual References, Language, Smoking and Some Thematic Material. See more Daniel L @Hotchopeppa Jul 6, 2026 Ok. Not amazing. Slow burn. More of a father daughter story than a sports story. More sport and less drama would have been great. See more DISCMAN J. @DISCMAN Oct 23, 2025 A very thought provoking film how a lot of relationships between a Father and child are extremely difficult to navigate through... Communication is the key and the Movie delivered.... See more Faiz D @RT95588871 May 13, 2025 Trouble With the Curve is too dramatic, and not emotional gripping or memorable. See more Read all reviews
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Robert Lorenz

Director

Clint Eastwood

Gus Lobel

Amy Adams

Mickey

Justin Timberlake

Johnny

John Goodman

Pete Klein

Robert Patrick

Vince

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Synopsis For decades Gus Lobel has been one of baseball's best scouts -- but now his age is catching up with him. Still, he refuses to be benched even though his bosses are questioning his judgment. Tasked with checking out the country's hottest batting prospect, Gus is forced to accept help from his daughter, Mickey. Though they haven't spent time together in years, father and daughter make new discoveries about their shared past, which could change their future.
Director
Robert Lorenz
Producer
Clint Eastwood, Robert Lorenz, Michele Weisler
Screenwriter
Randy Brown
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Malpaso Company
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual References|Language|Smoking|Some Thematic Material)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 21, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 12, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$35.8M
Runtime
1h 51m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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