Top 7 Moneyball Movie Details

While searching the internet for Moneyball movie facts, I found some interesting little known details. Obscure enough that most people could miss it, I want to make you a favor by creating ordered lists with the most intriguing hidden details.

Most of them are not blatantly obvious to be observed at first sight, so take your time and read carefully. We have extensive definitions that accurately explain any behind the scene meaning or famous dialogues.

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.

Easter Eggs

Finding Easter Eggs in movies is one of my favorite hobbies. Hidden objects, characters, 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)

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.

I am pretty sure that you've watched Moneyball, maybe in a theater near you or on the small screen, but probably not many of the small details have taken your attention. Most of the previous facts are hidden for some reason, but still, there is plenty of randomly forgetten stuff that makes the movie unique and interesting. The more you know, the more fascinated you'll be about Moneyball and will watch it online, download or stream it again and again.

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

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