Bottom of the 9th

A somber, slow-burning character study about a man carrying his past, more quietly emotional than its sports backdrop suggests.

Directed by

Raymond De Felitta

Genres

Crime, Drama

Starring

Joe Manganiello, Sofía Vergara, Denis O'Hare

Tagline

Every player has a past.

Overview

Bobby Stano had everything going for him. Fresh out of high school, he was signed to the majors, had a beautiful girlfriend, everything was looking up. That is, until he and his friends get into a fight with a neighboring gang. The confrontation results in an accidental fatality and quickly changes Bobby's life forever. He's found guilty of murder and locked in prison for the next thirteen years. When Bobby is released, he's faced with a vilified reputation, a relationship to rekindle and a new life to find.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, dark and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Redemption, guilt, grief, family

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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