Moneyball (2011)
Kernel Score: 83% · 5,633 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2011-09-23
Runtime: 134 minutes
Is Moneyball worth watching?
Worth watching. A smart sports drama about a baseball manager using numbers to build a team on a tiny budget. Brad Pitt is excellent, and you don't need to know baseball. It's talky more than action-packed.
Watch it if you
- like true stories about underdogs
- enjoy clever, talky scripts
- want a sports film that isn't about the big game
Skip it if you
- want game action
- find baseball stats dull
Best for: Easy night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Moneyball
- Stream: Hulu, YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball team on a budget, by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.
Moneyball parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Moneyball is a PG-13 sports drama about baseball analytics and an underdog team, based on a true story.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Bennett Miller
Cast
- Brad Pitt as Billy Beane
- Jonah Hill as Peter Brand
- Philip Seymour Hoffman as Art Howe
- Robin Wright as Sharon
- Chris Pratt as Scott Hatteberg
- Stephen Bishop as David Justice
- Reed Diamond as Mark Shapiro
- Brent Jennings as Ron Washington
- Ken Medlock as Grady Fuson
- Tammy Blanchard as Elizabeth Hatteberg
Moneyball FAQ
Is Moneyball worth watching?
Worth watching. A smart sports drama about a baseball manager using numbers to build a team on a tiny budget. Brad Pitt is excellent, and you don't need to know baseball. It's talky more than action-packed.
Where can I watch Moneyball?
In the US you can stream Moneyball on Hulu and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Moneyball OK for kids?
Moneyball is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Moneyball is a PG-13 sports drama about baseball analytics and an underdog team, based on a true story.
What movies are like Moneyball?
If you liked Moneyball, try Invincible, Rudy, 42 and A League of Their Own.