The film is set to release in theaters on Aug. 30.
FORT WORTH, Texas — If you’re looking for an inspiring movie to check out this summer, “You Gotta Believe” starring Dallas-native Luke Wilson could be the one for you.
This movie is based on the true story of the 2002 Westside Little League team from Fort Worth, Texas, and their inspiring run in the Little League World Series.
According to the film’s webpage, the underdog team was able to rally behind a teammate’s dying father, who Wilson plays, and put together an ESPN “Instant Classic” performance in the national tournament.
“There are millions of unique stories of Little League dreams, and the spirit of community is the common thread throughout all of them,” Little League Executive Vice President Liz DiLullo Brown said in a press release. “We are proud to see ‘You Gotta Believe’ hit theaters this August, as an inspirational reminder of the power of sport to bring people together.”
You Gotta Believe is being released by Plano-based film distributor Well Go USA and it’s set to hit theaters on Friday, Aug. 30. You can watch the full-length trailer here.


This isn’t the first film based on a true story out of Fort Worth in which Wilson has played a role.
In 2021, Wilson starred in “12 Mighty Orphans” which followed the story of Rusty Russell, who coached football at an orphanage in Fort Worth, ultimately leading the unlikely team to the 1938 Football State Championship.
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