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Faith-Based Film ‘The Hill’ Hits No. 1 on Netflix, Takes Home Major Movie Award

Updated: February 2, 2024 at 3:15 pm EST  See Comments

A faith-based film featuring Dennis Quaid is the top streaming movie on Netflix and has now won a major award, just five months after its release in theaters. 

The Hill, which chronicles the remarkable journey of baseball player Rickey Hill to the major leagues, hit No. 1 on Netflix’s Top 10 movie chart in late January.

“No words! Netflix #1 movie in America! Crazy! Keep the thumbs up and we’ll stay awhile. Thank you all for your undying support!!” wrote the film’s director, Jeff Celentano, on Instagram.

The movie, released in theaters last August, highlights Rickey’s battle with a degenerative spine disease as he overcomes challenges to play in the major leagues.

Dennis Quaid plays Pastor James Hill –  Rickey’s father and a Baptist minister. 

The movie project was Quaid’s seventh last year marking a career milestone for the actor.

Quaid recently opened up about how he came to have a relationship with Jesus Christ telling People Magazine last year he had a “white light experience” when he checked himself into rehab, or what he referred to as “cocaine school.”

READ Dennis Quaid Reveals ‘White Light Experience’ That Led to His Salvation Through Christ

“I remember going home

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