Angels in the Outfield (1994)

6.2PG103 minDirector: William Dear

American sports film by William Dear

Angels in the Outfield is a 1994 American family sports fantasy comedy-drama film directed by William Dear. It is a loose remake of the 1951 film of the same name. It stars Danny Glover, Tony Danza and Christopher Lloyd, and features several future stars, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt (in the lead), Adrien Brody, Matthew McConaughey, and Neal McDonough. It was followed by two made for TV sequels, Angels in the Endzone and Angels in the Infield. It was released less than a month before the 1994 MLB Baseball Strike, which forced the league to cancel the playoffs and the World Series.

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What is Angels in the Outfield about?
Angels in the Outfield (1994) — Roger, who has lost his mother, is living separated from his father. As he and his friend J.P. are fans of the California Angels baseball team, he has got only two dreams: living together with a real family and seeing the Angels winning the Pennant.
Is Angels in the Outfield based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Angels in the Outfield scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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