Dinner and a Movie: Season 2, Episode 14

2 - 14: The Replacements

The Replacements is a 2000 sports comedy film directed by Howard Deutch. It stars Keanu Reeves as Shane Falco, Gene Hackman as Coach Jimmy McGinty, and features a cast including Orlando Jones, Brooke Langton, and Jon Favreau. The film runs for 118 minutes and was produced with a budget of $50 million, grossing slightly more at the box office. The story is set during a players' strike in the NFL, specifically focusing on the fictional Washington Sentinels. With only four games left in the season, the team's owner hires McGinty to coach a group of replacement players. Falco, a former college star, is recruited as the quarterback. The team faces various challenges, including internal conflicts and the pressure to succeed against the striking players.