Synopsis
Moneyball follows Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane, who revolutionizes baseball by using sabermetrics to assemble a competitive team despite one of the lowest payrolls in the league. Based on a true story, the film challenges traditional scouting methods and explores themes of innovation, failure, and perseverance. It stars Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, with a screenplay co-written by Aaron Sorkin.
Did You Know?
- Brad Pitt was paid $20 million for his role.
- The film was nominated for six Academy Awards.
- Real Billy Beane refused to watch himself portrayed on screen.
- Steven Soderbergh was originally set to direct the film.
- Jonah Hill's role was entirely fictional, not a real person.
Iconic Quotes
- The first one through the wall always gets bloody.
- We're all told at some point we can no longer play the children's game.
- How can you not be romantic about baseball?
- Adapt or die.
- I pay you to get on first base. Do you get on first base?
