The Replacements

The Replacements (2000)

  • 40% of critics liked it
    (107 reviews)

  • 70% of users liked it
    (142,686 ratings)

The 1987 National Football League players' strike inspired this sports-themed comedy. The Washington Sentinels are one of the strongest teams in pro football -- until contract negotiations break down and the Sentinels go on strike. Determined to play the team's schedule, owner Edward… More

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PG-13,
Directed By
Written By
Vince McKewin, Vince Mc Kewin
Genres
Drama, Sports & Fitness, Comedy
In Theaters
Aug 11, 2000 Wide
Warner Bros. Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

    It's like a standard sports movie, but with every point made twice or three times -- as if we'd never seen one before.

  • Mark Caro, Chicago Tribune

    A soggy comedy.

  • Paul Tatara, CNN.com

    A barely coherent comedy.

  • Jay Carr, Boston Globe

    Often entertaining despite itself, thanks mostly to a screenful of surprisingly engaging performances.

  • Bob Longino, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    While there's plenty in this movie that's mildly funny, The Replacements is nothing more than a high school romp.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • John M


    An interesting sports movie which somehow survives Keanu Reeves. Gene Hackman makes it well worth the time.

  • Sanjay R


    One of the worst things I have ever had the misfortune of watching. Cliche writing, terrible acting, this movie gets very little right.

  • Universal D


    Not so much a sports movie but rather a sports fantasy fried in buckets of greasy charm. Still watchable but only just.

  • Conner R


    I'm not a huge fan of sports movies in general, but this was semi-descent. It's kind of so wacky that you almost can't enjoy it on some level. The cast worked good together and I actually think that it's one of Keanu Reeves best performances.

  • Jani H


    "Every athlete dreams of a second chance. These men lived it." The film has an expected storyline, a sportsmovie as it is. But it is also a very warmhearted story about a bunch of scabs who get a shot in the NFL. Some of the scenes are very funny, for example the… More

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