The Replacements Movie
Shortly before the playoffs, the Washington Sentinels and their cheerleaders have gone on strike for more money. To put their nose out, the owner of the NFL football team, Edward O'Neil (Jack Warden), brings in self-retired head coach Jimmy McGinty (Gene Hackman) to hire a team of substitute players. The replacement team is comprised of Daniel Bateman (Jon Favreau), a violent SWAT leader; Clifford Franklin (Orlando Jones), an ex-convict, who can outrun bit can't catch a football; Nigel 'The Leg' Gruff (Rhys Ifans), a Welsh soccer player who can kick a soccerball the full length of the playing field; Jahmal Abdul Jackson (Faizon Love) and Andr
Tagline
- Hit hard
Pain heals, Chicks dig scars... Glory lasts for ever
- Pros on strike. Everyday guys get to play.
Throw the ball. Catch the girl. Keep it simple.
Movie Info
- Year:
- 2000
- IMDB Rating:
- 6.1
- IMDB Votes:
- 11774
- Countries:
- USA
- Genres:
- Comedy, Sport
- Tags:
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Product placement, Vomit scene, Cheerleader, Washington d.c., Hit in crotch, Cigarette, Based on true story, Bar fight, American football, Egg
- Domestic:
- $44,737,059 (89.4%)
- + Foreign:
- $5,317,452 (10.6%)
- = Worldwide:
- $50,054,511
- Opening
Weekend: - $11,039,214 (2,754 theaters, $4,008 average) % of Total Gross: 24.7%
- Release:
- 2,754 theaters