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Brad Pitt’s *Moneyball* Joins Peacock Streaming Service
Fans of sports dramas and Peacock subscribers have reason to celebrate as Brad Pitt’s acclaimed film *Moneyball* will be available for streaming on the platform starting April 1. Currently, the film is not part of any subscription service and can only be purchased through various Video on Demand platforms, including Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Apple TV. However, this situation will change with its introduction to Peacock, which is enhancing its library by adding notable titles, including *No Country for Old Men* this month. The timing coincides perfectly with the upcoming baseball season, which officially begins on March 27.
Directed by Bennett Miller, *Moneyball* is based on the true story of Billy Beane (played by Brad Pitt), the General Manager of the Oakland Athletics, who aims to build a competitive baseball team on a limited budget. With the support of data analyst Peter Brand, portrayed by Jonah Hill, Beane employs a sabermetric approach to team-building, challenging traditional scouting methods. The screenplay, crafted by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, transforms the seemingly mundane process of baseball management into an engaging and dynamic narrative.
The film showcases a remarkable ensemble cast, which includes Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright, Chris Pratt, and Stephen Bishop. This diverse group contributes to a narrative that attracts not only baseball enthusiasts but also general audiences, as it features well-developed characters passionate about their sport, making it accessible even to those unfamiliar with baseball.
*Moneyball*: A Creative Take on Historical Events
As with many cinematic portrayals of true events, *Moneyball* takes certain creative liberties in its storytelling. While it highlights the successful 2002 MLB season of the Oakland A’s, it notably overlooks the significant contributions of the team’s talented pitching staff, which played an essential role in their achievements. Instead, the film focuses on Beane’s complex relationship with the players, emphasizing his rational decision-making and sometimes detached management style.
Despite this oversight, *Moneyball* effectively conveys its central theme: the transformative impact of sabermetric analysis on baseball. The approach that Beane and Brand championed has since been adopted by many teams, influencing the strategies employed in subsequent World Series victories. The film’s core message resonates with viewers, as demonstrated by its impressive Rotten Tomatoes scores—94% from critics based on 273 reviews and an 86% audience rating from over 50,000 ratings.
As *Moneyball* arrives on Peacock, it offers a fresh opportunity for audiences to experience this standout sports drama, whether as a first-time viewer or a returning fan. The film’s engaging narrative is likely to leave viewers feeling a renewed appreciation for baseball and its intricacies.
Release Date
September 23, 2011
Runtime
133 minutes
Source
movieweb.com