Retribution (2023 film)
2023
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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.
Growing up impoverished in small-town Texas, young Rickey Hill shows an extraordinary ability for hitting a baseball, despite being burdened by leg braces from a degenerative spinal disease.
- (36)
- Biography, Drama, Sports
- PG
The Hill is a poorly constructed faith-based biopic about disabled baseball player Rickey Hill. This long-winded and preachy drama leaves big questions unanswered about his life.
Aug 24, 2023 · ‘The Hill’ Review: Dennis Quaid in a Flawed but Effective Feel-Good Drama of Faith, Family and Sports. This inspirational film tells the real-life story of Rickey Hill, who overcame a...
Fact-based sports drama highlights the power of faith. Read Common Sense Media's The Hill review, age rating, and parents guide.
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.
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.
For a very basic overview, The Hill tells the story of Ricky Hill--at first see as a youngster (Jesse Berry) hitting rocks with sticks while wearing leg braces for a debilitating spine condition.
Aug 25, 2023 · Growing up impoverished in small-town Texas, young Rickey Hill shows an extraordinary ability for hitting a baseball, despite being burdened by leg braces from a degenerative spinal disease.
Aug 17, 2023 · The movie stars Dennis Quaid as Hill’s father, James, along with Colin Ford as Hill and country music singer Randy Houser as a man who encourages Hill to try out for MLB.
