--- title: Moneyball (Movie) slug: moneyball-movie-76011 url: /detay/moneyball-movie-76011 type: article language: English entity: primary: Moneyball (Movie) type: article disambiguation: Moneyball: Brad Pitt leads this acclaimed baseball drama, using stats to win. Based on a true story! categories: - name: General Knowledge slug: genel-kultur url: /kategori/genel-kultur - name: Cinema And Television slug: sinema-ve-televizyon url: /kategori/sinema-ve-televizyon - name: Sport slug: spor url: /kategori/spor tags: - Statistical Analysis - Billy Beane - Moneyball - Oakland Athletics - Brad Pitt author: Muhammed Raşit Yazıcı created_at: 2025-07-17T11:22:55.454186+03:00 updated_at: 2025-08-08T15:32:27.514959+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/31/YHEaBPKZyBNOWXgLnBCsVzwSbQKOvOPl.webp --- # Moneyball (Movie) ## KURE Information Cards ![12659a6eb2ae4ba9d20395fc047ecc9a (2).webp](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/31/pRX4QDkPxJncO3RPTWik51ijYqn9GkF4.webp) *Moneyball* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Director(s) | Bennett Miller | | Genre | Biographical | | Runtime | 2 Hours 13 Minutes | | Screenplay(s) | Steven Zaillian,Aaron Sorkin | ## Article Content **Moneyball** is a 2011 biographical drama film directed by Bennett Miller, with a screenplay written by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin. Based on Michael Lewis’s book *Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game*, the film is inspired by a true story. It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. ### **Plot** The film follows Billy Beane (played by [Brad Pitt](/en/detay/brad-pitt-18346/llms.txt)), the general manager of the Major League Baseball team Oakland Athletics, as he attempts to build a competitive roster despite a limited budget. Rejecting traditional baseball scouting methods, Beane adopts a revolutionary approach based on statistical analysis for selecting players. This data-driven strategy allows him to challenge wealthier teams with a more cost-effective but efficient lineup. [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0eUOo4f5n8) *Moneyball Official Trailer (TRT 2)* ### **Themes** *Moneyball* delves into challenging deeply rooted traditions in the sports world, striving for success in an unequal system, and the importance of taking calculated risks. It also highlights how individuals can lead change by holding onto their beliefs and examines the influence of statistical analysis in modern sports. ### **Cast and Characters** - **Brad Pitt** – Billy Beane - **Jonah Hill** – Peter Brand - **Philip Seymour Hoffman** – Art Howe - **Robin Wright** – Sharon - **Kerris Dorsey** – Casey Beane - **Chris Pratt** – Scott Hatteberg - **Stephen Bishop** – David Justice - **Casey Bond** – Chad Bradford ### **Awards and Nominations** *Moneyball* received a total of **29 awards** and **82 nominations**. #### **Academy Awards (Oscars):** - Best Picture – Nominee - Best Actor: Brad Pitt – Nominee - Best Supporting Actor: Jonah Hill – Nominee - Best Film Editing – Nominee - Best Sound Mixing – Nominee #### **BAFTA Awards:** - Best Adapted Screenplay – Nominee - Best Actor: Brad Pitt – Nominee - Best Supporting Actor: Jonah Hill – Nominee #### **Critics’ Awards and Others:** - **Boston Society of Film Critics:** Best Actor (Brad Pitt), Best Screenplay - **New York Film Critics Circle:** Best Actor, Best Screenplay - **AFI Awards:** Movie of the Year - Multiple nominations from major organizations such as the **Golden Globes**, **Critics Choice Awards**, and the **Screen Actors Guild Awards** ### **Box Office** The film had an estimated production budget of **$50 million**. - Total box office in the U.S. and Canada: **$75,605,492** - Opening weekend in the U.S. and Canada: **$19,501,302** - Worldwide gross: **$110,206,216** ### **Significance** *Moneyball* holds a distinct place among sports films. Rather than following a conventional sports narrative, it focuses on **statistical analysis and mathematical strategy**. Billy Beane’s data-driven approach represents a **paradigm shift** not only in baseball but also in broader sports management. Based on real events and bolstered by strong lead performances, the film garnered international recognition and numerous nominations from prestigious award-giving bodies. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Beyazperde. “Moneyball (2011).” Beyazperde. Accessed July 11, 2025. https://www.beyazperde.com/filmler/film-140005/. 2. Beyazperde. “Moneyball Oyuncuları.” Beyazperde. Accessed July 11, 2025. https://www.beyazperde.com/filmler/film-140005/oyuncular/. 3. Beyazperde.com. 2019. “Kazanma Sanatı afiş – Afiş 1.” Film section (Kazanma Sanatı), image ID cmediafile=1000001254. Beyazperde.com., February 13, 2019. Accessed July 30, 2025. https://www.beyazperde.com/filmler/film-140005/fotolar/detay/?cmediafile=1000001254. 4. IMDb. “Moneyball (2011) - Awards.” IMDb. Accessed July 11, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/awards/?ref\_=tt\_awd. 5. IMDb. “Moneyball (2011) - Storyline.” IMDb. Accessed July 11, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/#storyline. 6. IMDb. “Plot Summary for Moneyball (2011).” IMDb. Accessed July 30, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/plotsummary/. 7. Moneyball. Directed by Bennett Miller. Written by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin. Based on the book by Michael Lewis. Performed by Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Culver City, CA: Columbia Pictures, 2011. 8. Sony Pictures Classics. Moneyball - Official Trailer. YouTube video, approx. 2:31. Published June 15, 2011. https://youtu.be/J0eUOo4f5n8?si=duBMTrItBFno7VoK. ## Related Articles - [Dark Waters (Movie)](//detay/dark-waters-movie-3a3af/llms.txt) - [Hustle (Movie)](//detay/hustle-movie-39804/llms.txt)