The Replacements

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The Replacements

PG-13

2000

1h 58m

Comedy

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It's late in the season; the playoffs are fast approaching; and the Washington Sentinels have just gone on strike. Scrambling for a solution, the Sentinels' owner Edward O'Neil hatches a plan to bring in legendary coach Jimmy McGinty to recruit a team of replacement players in exactly one week. For fans and owners alike, the strike is a disaster. But for Shane Falco and a mismatched crew of outsiders, it is the second chance they've waited their whole lives for.

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Critics Consensus

The cliched characters and obvious outcome make all the fun and excitement amount to nothing.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 29, 2010

4/5

Lightweight but likeable football story.

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Nekesa Mumbi Moody

Associated Press

Jan 1, 2000

A retread of an oft-used Hollywood plot.

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Paul Tatara

CNN.com

Jan 1, 2000

A barely coherent comedy.

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Jeffrey Lyles

Lyles' Movie Files

Sep 25, 2015

7/10

There isn't a football cliche "The Replacements" doesn't tackle, but its all-star cast and easygoing approach make it one of the more enjoyable recent sports comedies.

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John A. Nesbit

Old School Reviews

Jun 24, 2011

C

average lighthearted entertainment ... to be queued up more than normal in the coming months with a potential NFL lockout and strike looming

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Hollywood.com

Nov 20, 2008

3/5

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True R

@Draftgrade 3 days ago

Really a fun movie. Feel good story that's very entertaining with a couple of Amazing actors.

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Robert P

@Superbad 3 days ago

The Replacements is a *3* star Movie!

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Keith M

@RT34221623 Oct 2, 2026

Amazing show. I loved Rhys Ifans in this.

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Patrick T

@Idonthaveanaccount Aug 20, 2026

F the critics, this movie rocked. Gene hackman is predictably great. Brooke Langton is beautiful. The music gets me pumped. Its fun.

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Suzanne O

@soneill0918 Aug 16, 2026

Sit back and enjoy. Characters and acting elevate this cliché movie to a very enjoyable level

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Mickey B

@Mickerdoo Jul 24, 2026

Not really original but tonally perfect. Hilarious ensemble, easy rewatch and Langton brings the heat. Favreau is a riot!

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Synopsis

It's late in the season; the playoffs are fast approaching; and the Washington Sentinels have just gone on strike. Scrambling for a solution, the Sentinels' owner Edward O'Neil hatches a plan to bring in legendary coach Jimmy McGinty to recruit a team of replacement players in exactly one week. For fans and owners alike, the strike is a disaster. But for Shane Falco and a mismatched crew of outsiders, it is the second chance they've waited their whole lives for.

Director: Howard Deutch
Producer: Dylan Sellers
Screenwriter: Vince McKewin
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Brothers, Bel Air Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Humor|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 11, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 4, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $44.7M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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