Brendan Gleeson, Emily VanCamp, Melissa Leo

Sixteen-year-old Cole McKay's struggle for independence is put to the test as his South Boston Irish-Catholic family implodes around him. Older brother Terry is descending into a life of drugs and cri...( read more  read more... )me, pregnant sister Kathleen is being sent away to cover the shame of unwed motherhood and Cole's father, Desmond, spends his days in a fog of alcohol and self-pity, silently torturing himself over what might have been. The one thing keeping young Cole's head above water is his love of baseball. A talented pitcher, Cole overcomes self-doubt and family indifference to fight his way into the state championships. To get there however, he must make a life and death decision, a decision that will change the McKay family forever.

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25% liked it

12 critics

R, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: Brad Gann

Release Date: October 26, 2007

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  • December 30, 2008
    A Good story with a strong message and great performances by the whole cast.
  • August 16, 2008
    Bravo! Loved it!!! Michael Angarano was great in here. This movie made me laugh and cry...lovely film.
  • July 31, 2008
    Oh wow! I thought I had already rated this before. Hmmm.....this is definitely one of interest about a boy who struggles with the indifference of leaving childhood, entering adulthood. The story plot follows his pursuits of dealing with just about everything life tosses at him. F...( read more)amily. Friends. Desires. Choices and decisions. A must-see. Great cast!
  • July 19, 2009
    Pretty good...

    B/B-
  • November 25, 2008
    I really liked it and Angarano was really good. It's a pretty tough story, but a very neat watch.
  • November 12, 2008
    Not so great, no climax at all, doesn't really go anywhere with the story.

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October 26, 2007
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

A small-bore Southie coming-of-age drama whose heart is just a bit bigger than its cliches. full review

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