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Aug 25, 2023 · Hill, a Baptist preacher's son, grew up fantasizing about playing Major League baseball despite a degenerative spinal disease that forced him into leg braces. He also grew up so poor that his family couldn't afford proper equipment: he taught himself to hit using sticks and stones, with his older brother pitching and coaching.
Echoes of Norman Rockwell bounce off The Hill, a sincere, inspiring baseball movie grounded in a complicated father-son relationship. Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 26, 2023
Aug 25, 2023 · The Hill: Directed by Jeff Celentano. With Dennis Quaid, Colin Ford, Joelle Carter, Scott Glenn. The true story of Rickey Hill, the son of a travelling pastor who overcomes physical obstacles to pursue his dream of playing baseball in the major leagues.
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- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Jeff Celentano
- 2023-08-25
Fact-based sports drama highlights the power of faith. Read Common Sense Media's The Hill review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Jeff Celentano
- Tara Mcnamara
- Dennis Quaid, Joelle Carter, Colin Ford
Oct 17, 2023 · But The Hill, based on a true story, is one that hits a home run (in more ways than one). In this case, Rickey Hill’s obstacle is not a seven-foot giant. Instead, he faces a degenerative spine disease that threatens both his dreams of playing Major League Baseball and his ability to walk.
THE HILL is a morally uplifting story about a real-life miracle. It champions Rickey’s courage, perseverance, faith, and forgiveness. Through forgiveness and humility, the Hill family learns to love one another and trust God’s plan above their own.