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Angels in the Outfield (1994), Director: William Dear, rated PG

It Could Happen.

Film ClipStarring: Danny Glover, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tony Danza, Brenda Fricker, Ben Johnson, Christopher Lloyd, Jay O. Sanders, Neal McDonough, Matthew McConaughey, Taylor Negron, Adrien Brody

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Seems like you're saying it's okay to believe in God, but it's not okay to believe in angels. Now I thought they were on the same team." - Maggie

Why watch this? A heart-warming baseball film, with a dash of the miraculous.

Plot Summary: A young foster boy named Roger loves the California Angels baseball team, even though they're the worst team in the league. When his absentee father jokingly says they'll be a family again when the Angels win the pennant, Roger prays for divine intervention to help the team. To his surprise, real angels start to assist the players, leading to a miraculous winning streak that captures the attention of the team's skeptical manager, George Knox.

Dad's Preview: I gave this film a try because of Danny Glover. What I didn't expect was the great performance by one-time TV Star Tony Danza. This sweet movie caught me off guard. My kids loved it - and so did I. It is the purest kind of fun. Look for future stars Neal McDonough, Adrien Brody and Matthew McConaughey, all playing small supporting roles.


Walt Disney Pictures, Caravan Pictures; Buena Vista Pictures Dist.

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