Top 7 Moneyball Movie Facts

Following is our collection of Moneyball facts. Handpicked and verified, these little-known details can be obscure enough most people will miss. These behind the scene easter eggs and hidden messages will give you another view of Moneyball film message.

During the scene where Billy Beane's career is summarized, there's a woman in the stands cheering for him. It's possible this is his ex-wife or girlfriend, and may be a reference to the scouts' poor evaluation of player confidence based on who they're dating
During the scene where Billy Beane's career is summarized, there's a woman in the stands cheering for him. It's possible this is his ex-wife or girlfriend, and may be a reference to the scouts' poor evaluation of player confidence based on who they're dating
In "Moneyball", Chris Pratt plays an important role as former MLB player Scott Hatteberg. Shortly after his character's name is spoken in the film, you can see "Pratt C" on the wall in the background.
In "Moneyball", Chris Pratt plays an important role as former MLB player Scott Hatteberg. Shortly after his character's name is spoken in the film, you can see "Pratt C" on the wall in the background.

Moneyball Easter Eggs

Hidden objects, characters, easter eggs, and their meanings are wonderful ways to discover the filmmaker's perspectives of any given movie.

  • Before they first mention Chris Pratt's character Scott Hatteberg, they do a quick focus on the nameplate "Pratt C" in the background and then stay on it for a few seconds after Brad Pitt's character introduces him.

  • 1 - The camera focuses for a split-second on a magnet reading "PRATT C." Immediately after, Billy mentions Chris Pratt's character for the first time. [34:24]
    The camera focuses for a split-second on a magnet reading "PRATT C." Immediately after, Billy mentions Chris Pratt's character for the first time. [34:24]
  • 1 - During the first meeting for potential free agents Pat Mahomes Sr was a potential free agent target
    During the first meeting for potential free agents Pat Mahomes Sr was a potential free agent target
  • 1 - Chris Pratt's (Scott Hatteberg) name is displayed on a scouting board in one of the more iconic scenes in Moneyball (2011)
    Chris Pratt's (Scott Hatteberg) name is displayed on a scouting board in one of the more iconic scenes in Moneyball (2011)

Moneyball Hidden Details

Moneyball poster
Moneyball poster

Moneyball Plot

Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to assemble a baseball team on a lean budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players.

Cast and Details

Here are the full cast and crew of Moneyball. The goofs, crazy credits, and trivia they have performed may have not taken your attention. Some are hidden for a reason, while others randomly forgotten.

Genre Biography, Drama, Sport
Director Bennett Miller
Stars Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright
IMDB score 7.6

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