As the World Series takes center stage, it’s the perfect pitch for a rewatch of Brad Pitt’s modern classic, Moneyball.

The 2011 film, directed by Bennett Miller and written by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, tells the true story of Oakland Athletics General Manager Billy Beane (Pitt). Beane attempts to build a competitive team on a budget using computer-generated analysis.

The film features real-life individuals alongside characters inspired by them, such as Jonah Hill’s Peter Brand. Brand introduced Beane to the concept of sabermetrics, a statistical approach used to build a cost-effective yet competitive team. True to Sorkin’s style, Moneyball transforms a seeming snoozefest into an innovative and invigorating sports drama.

Moneyball isn’t just about baseball—it’s about great storyt

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