You Gotta Believe (film) explained

You Gotta Believe is a 2024 American family sports film directed by Ty Roberts and starring Luke Wilson and Greg Kinnear about the Fort Worth, Texas team that played in the 2002 Little League World Series.^[2]

Cast

• Luke Wilson as Bobby Ratliff
• Greg Kinnear as Coach Jon Kelly
• Sarah Gadon as Patti Ratliff
• Michael Cash as Young Robert
• Etienne Kellici as Walker Kelly
• Molly Parker as Kathy Kelly
• Patrick Renna as Kliff Young^[3]

Production

In June 2023, it was announced that Wilson, Kinnear, Gadon, Cash, Kellici and Parker were cast in the film, which was then in production.^[4] The film was shot in London Ontario in June 2023.^[5] Filming occurred in Labatt Park.^{[6] [7] [8]}

Release

You Gotta Believe was released in the United States on August 30, 2024.^{[9] [10]} It premiered in Fort Worth, Texas at AMC Palace 9 on August 29.^[11] It made $677,094 in its opening weekend.^[12]

Notes and References

1. Web site: You Gotta Believe (2024). Box Office Mojo. September 23, 2024.
2. News: Granberry. Michael. Luke Wilson to star in movie about Fort Worth Little League baseball team. June 27, 2023. The Dallas Morning News. March 4, 2024.
3. Web site: 2024-08-27 . Interview: Patrick Renna Talks New Baseball Movie You Gotta Believe . 2024-08-29 . Yahoo Entertainment . en-US. Treese, Tyler.
4. Web site: Grobar. Matt. Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, Sarah Gadon, Molly Parker & Others Set For Santa Rita Film Co.'s Little League Baseball Movie 'You Gotta Believe'. June 22, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. March 4, 2024.
5. News: Engel. Mac. Finally. Fort Worth's Westside Little League All-Stars are slated for the big screen. June 22, 2023. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. March 4, 2024.
6. Web site: Healey. Marshall. 'You Gotta Believe' begins shooting at Labatt Park Friday. June 22, 2023. Global News. March 4, 2024.
7. News: Hensen. Mike. PHOTOS: Big league movie shoot hits Labatt Park. July 18, 2023. The London Free Press. March 4, 2024.
8. Web site: Healey. Marshall. High spirits despite rainy weather at Labatt Park for filming of baseball movie. June 23, 2023. Global News. March 4, 2024.
9. Web site: 'You Gotta Believe': Well Go USA Acquires Little League Baseball Film Starring Luke Wilson And Greg Kinnear. Complex. Valerie. Deadline Hollywood. May 10, 2024. May 15, 2024.
10. News: Garcia. Brayden. Luke Wilson stars in film based on Fort Worth team that went to Little League World Series. June 27, 2024. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. July 11, 2024.
11. Web site: May Gravley. Carly. Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear and More Attend You Gotta Believe Premiere in Fort Worth. August 30, 2024. Dallas Observer. August 30, 2024.
12. Web site: Domestic 2024 Weekend 35. Box Office Mojo. September 8, 2024.