Netflix’s library has only grown over the years to include movies and TV shows from all genres and corners of the world, and in January 2025, the streaming service added one intriguing sports film that immediately started trending upon its arrival. It certainly helps that a familiar face from one ofthe best baseball movies of all timeappears in the flick. Plus,its popularity partly stems from the fact that it tells an inspirational story (that happened in real life).
FromField of DreamstoA League of Their Own,Hollywood has distributed several iconic baseball films over the years.Many of them are hailed as some of not only the best baseball movies, but the best sports movies ever made. Unfortunately, the new flick added to Netflix can’t say the same. However, it only just premiered in 2024 and is gaining traction on the streaming service.
You Gotta Believe Is Now Trending On Netflix - What The Movie Is About
The Sports Film Premiered In 2024
You Gotta Believe, which premiered on August 21, 2025, in select theaters, is now streaming on Netflix, and many are taking advantage of its availability. As of the writing of this article, the family sports drama film is trending in the Top Ten Movies in the United States Today list.Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz’sBack in Actionis a bit higher thanYou Gotta Believeon the list, but that’s understandable given the hype surrounding the spy action comedy film. Nevertheless,many are discoveringYou Gotta Believefor the first time,thanks to its arrival on Netflix.
Greg Kinnear Can’t Believe The Offer He Just Received In You Gotta Believe Clip
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You Gotta Believe, directed by Ty Roberts and written by Roberts and Lane Garrison,follows the Fort Worth Westside Little League All-Stars baseball team from Fort Worth, Texas, that made it to the Little League World Series in 2002.Jon Kelly, the head coach, and Bobby Ratliff, the assistant coach, lead the group of kids to the big stage in a story that is sure to bring tears to viewers' eyes. They are regarded as the underdogs, but audiences will just have to watchYou Gotta Believeon Netflixto learn how the team performs in the Little League World Series in the film.
You Gotta Believe Is Based On The True Story Of A Little League Baseball Team
Luke Wilson Stars As Bobby Ratliff
As one might have guessed,You Gotta Believeis based on a true story. According toDeadline, Bobby Ratliff, played by Luke Wilson, was the real assistant coach of the Westside All-Stars team when they made it to the Little League World Series in 2002, as depicted in the 2024 family sports drama movie. The team from Fort Worth, Texas, made it to the championship stage against all odds. They were considered the underdogs, and it was a surprise that the young boys made it as far as they did. However,they had something motivating them throughout the journey to the Little League World Series — Ratliff himself.
Patrick Renna
Kliff Young
Sam Knight, the owner of a store that sold baseball memorabilia, inspired the kids to look for something that could give them the drive they needed to win, and that was Ratliff.Ratliff, whose son Robert was on the Westside All-Stars, was diagnosed with melanomaprior to the Little League World Series elimination bracket in August 2002. Sadly, his cancer was terminal. So, the Little League team rallied around their assistant coach, determined to bring Ratliff to the championship level. Their dedication and tenacity ultimately paid off when the Westside All-Stars made it into the Little League World Series elimination bracket.
You Gotta Believe Features A Star From The Sandlot
Patrick Renna Appears In The Movie
Many will recognize the man who plays Kliff Young, a local baseball organizer in Fort Worth, inYou Gotta Believe— Patrick Renna. The actor ismost known for his role as Hamilton “Ham” Porterin the renowned 1993baseball movieThe Sandlot. So, Renna’s appearance as Kliff inYou Gotta Believeis quite exciting, to say the least.
Since starring as the young catcher inThe Sandlot, Renna has continued acting in a wide variety of projects, from independent films to hitNetflixseries. He played Cupcake inGLOW. However,You Gotta Believeis Renna’s latest movie, and it’s unclear what’s next for the actor.
You Gotta Believe
Cast
A determined high school baseball coach takes on the challenge of transforming a team of misfit players into a championship-winning squad. Along the way, the coach faces personal and professional obstacles while instilling a sense of belief and teamwork in his players.
