You Gotta Believe—the inspiring new movie based on the real-life 2002 Westside Little League All-Stars from Fort Worth, Texas—tells the story of the Southwest Region team that underwent a transformational journey from district underdog to taking its place in the Little League® World Series record books in a showdown that became an instant ESPN classic. The film will be opening in theaters nationwide on August 30.
You Gotta Believe is directed by Ty Roberts (12 Mighty Orphans), produced by Houston Hill (12 Mighty Orphans), and stars Luke Wilson (Horizon: An American Saga) and Greg Kinnear (The Present), along with Sarah Gadon, Etienne Kellici, Molly Parker, Patrick Renna, and newcomer Michael Cash. The film will be released by Plano-based film distributor Well Go USA.
Learn more about the film at WellGoUSA.com.
“For more than 85 years, Little League has been about something bigger than baseball. It has served as an inspiration for community, friendship, and life’s moments captured uniquely by all who have experienced it. There are millions of unique stories of Little League dreams, and the spirit of community is the common thread throughout all of them.,” said Liz DiLullo Brown, Little League Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and Business Relationship Officer. “We are proud to see You Gotta Believe hit theaters this August, as an inspirational reminder of the power of sport to bring people together.”
Filmstar Patrick Renna (THE SANDLOT), the real-life Robert Ratliff, and film producer Houston Hill will be attending the 2024 Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile, on Saturday, August 17. More information about this visit will be available closer to the start of the World Series.
The film is produced by Santa Rita Film Co. led by producers Houston Hill and Mr. Roberts. Their last sports drama 12 Mighty Orphans also starred Luke Wilson, alongside Martin Sheen and Robert Duvall in 2021. Pasha Patriki and Byron Campbell also produced You Gotta Believe, with Greg McCabe, Allen Gilmer, Matt Harvey, and Wes Williams executive produced for Santa Rita. Doris Pfardrescher and Tony Vanderveerdonk are executive producers for Well Go USA.
You Gotta Believe is a film supported by Little League Baseball and Softball through an entertainment licensing partnership and has been made in consultation with the staff at Little League Baseball, Incorporated.
