# The Replacements (2000) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-replacements-2000/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 55% |
| Critic Score | 41% |
| Audience Score | 68% |
| Metascore | 41/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.9/5 |
| IMDb | 6.6/10 |
| Director | Howard Deutch |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Runtime | 118 min |

## Quick answer

The Replacements (2000) earns a 55% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Reeves’ scab quarterback comedy — a sports underdog yarn with Gene Hackman on the sidelines. Critics and audiences diverge (41% critic vs 68% audience). Metascore 41/100. Directed by Howard Deutch.

## Critics consensus

Reeves’ scab quarterback comedy — a sports underdog yarn with Gene Hackman on the sidelines.

## Synopsis

Maverick old-guard coach Jimmy McGinty is hired in the wake of a players' strike to help the Washington Sentinels advance to the playoffs. But that impossible dream hinges on whether his replacements can hunker down and do the job. So, McGinty dusts off his secret dossier of ex-players who never got a chance (or screwed up the one they were given) and knits together a bad-dream team of guys who just may give the Sentinels their title shot.

## Cast

Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones, Faizon Love, Jon Favreau, Rhys Ifans, Keith David, Ace Yonamine, Troy Winbush

## Common questions

**Is The Replacements worth watching?**
The Replacements holds a 55% Celluloid Score. Reeves’ scab quarterback comedy — a sports underdog yarn with Gene Hackman on the sidelines.

**What is The Replacements about?**
Maverick old-guard coach Jimmy McGinty is hired in the wake of a players' strike to help the Washington Sentinels advance to the playoffs. But that impossible dream hinges on whether his replacements can hunker down and do the job. So, McGinty dusts off his secret dossier of ex-players who never got a chance (or screwed up the one they were given) and knits together a bad-dream team of guys who just may give the Sentinels their title shot.

**Who directed The Replacements?**
The Replacements (2000) was directed by Howard Deutch.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Replacements?**
55% — the average of five public sources: critics 41%, audience 68%, Metascore 41/100, Letterboxd 2.9/5, and IMDb 6.6/10.

**Where can I watch The Replacements?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Replacements page for current options.

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