description The Replacements Overview
The Replacements is a 2000 comedy directed by Howard Deutch, featuring Keanu Reeves and Gene Hackman among its cast. The film centers on a group of athletes hired to fill in for injured professional players. Jack Warden appears in his final role before his passing in 2006.
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info The Replacements Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2000 |
help The Replacements FAQ
What team is in The Replacements, and why are they playing?
The fictional Washington Sentinels hire replacement players during a players' strike. Keanu Reeves plays quarterback Shane Falco, while Gene Hackman plays coach Jimmy McGinty. [The Replacements film record](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Replacements_%28film%29)
Is The Replacements based on a real NFL strike?
The movie is fictional, but its premise echoes the 1987 NFL players' strike, when replacement players were used. The Washington Sentinels and Shane Falco are invented rather than a documentary account of one real team. [The Replacements film record](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Replacements_%28film%29)
Who directed The Replacements?
Howard Deutch directed the 2000 sports comedy. Its cast includes Orlando Jones, Brooke Langton, Rhys Ifans, Jon Favreau, and Jack Warden alongside Keanu Reeves and Gene Hackman. [The Replacements film record](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Replacements_%28film%29)
Was The Replacements Jack Warden's last film?
Yes, The Replacements is commonly credited as Jack Warden's final film appearance before his death in 2006. He plays Edward O'Neil, the owner of the Washington Sentinels. [The Replacements film record](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Replacements_%28film%29)
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