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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.
Aug 25, 2023 · 44% Tomatometer 36 Reviews 97% Audience Score 500+ Verified Ratings Growing up impoverished in small-town Texas, young Rickey Hill shows an extraordinary ability for hitting a baseball, despite...
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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...
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.
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 · Movie Review: The Hill. 00:00 / 02:00. David and Goliath tales aren’t hard to come by. 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.