Trouble with the Curve (2012)
A baseball scout and his daughter reconnect on a final recruiting trip, finding romance and rekindled family bonds.
Slowed by age and failing eyesight, crack baseball scout Gus Lobel takes his grown daughter along as he checks out the final prospect of his career. Along the way, the two renew their bond, and she catches the eye of a young player-turned-scout.
How intense is Trouble with the Curve?
Trouble with the Curve has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Trouble with the Curve feels like
- Tone
- melancholyheartwarmingearnestintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Comfort watchFull attention
Where to stream Trouble with the Curve
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Trouble with the Curve for you?
Is Trouble with the Curve scary?
No. Trouble with the Curve is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Trouble with the Curve gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Trouble with the Curve sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Trouble with the Curve OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Trouble with the Curve?
Trouble with the Curve runs 1h 51m.
Where can I stream Trouble with the Curve?
Trouble with the Curve is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Trouble with the Curve have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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