Moneyball (2011, Movie)

This movie was tailor-made for Brad Pitt. Brad Pitt does not miss a beat with his portrayal of Billy Beane, the GM of the Oakland A's. Beane comes off as a man who did what it took to save his team from being a feeding team for the rich New York Yankees. When you have little cash to pay your players you must come up with a creative solution to keep your head above water. Beane's creative solution was recruiting a Yale economist who was great with stats on every player. The two of them embark on a path that is like swimming upstream. 

2012 Academy Award

• Best Picture nominee
• Best Actor nominee: Brad Pitt