

The story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball team on a budget, by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.
Writing
Aaron Sorkin dialogue crackles even in silence
Acting
Pitt's best 'thinking' performance
Editing
Flashbacks that actually land

Director
Bennett Miller
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Peter Brand is a composite character based on Paul DePodesta, who refused to have his name used because he hated how Jonah Hill portrayed him as nervous.
The 'moneyball' approach has since been adopted by every MLB team, making this a documentary about the end of its own underdog story.
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