
Eephus
dir. Carson Lund
76
8 sourcesSynopsis
As an imminent construction project looms over their beloved small-town baseball field, a pair of New England rec-league teams face off for the last time. Tensions flare up and ceremonial laughs are shared as an era of camaraderie and escapism fades into an uncertain future.
Critics consensus
Revealing character through the rules of the game, Eephus is a bittersweet baseball outing thrown at a perfect pitch.
What resonated with audiences
'Eephus' struggles despite impressive cinematography and beautiful Fall New England scenery. The film suffers from excruciatingly slow pacing that makes its 98-minute runtime feel much longer, underdeveloped characters spread too thin, and flat, unrealistic dialogue that fails to engage. Uneven performances from non-professional actors and a fundamentally flawed screenplay lacking plot development left most viewers disengaged and checking their watches. While a few found the baseball story compelling, the consensus finds it a tedious, exhausting experience.

Directed byCarson Lund
StarringKeith William Richards, Stephen Radochia, Cliff Blake, Chris Goodwin, Theodore Bouloukos, John R. Smith Jnr.
Written byMichael Basta, Carson Lund, Nate Fisher
CinematographyGreg Tango
EditingCarson Lund
MusicCarson Lund
Eephus
2025 · NR · 1h 39m
Drama, Comedy
As an imminent construction project looms over their beloved small-town baseball field, a pair of New England rec-league teams face off for the last time. Tensions flare up and ceremonial laughs are shared as an era of camaraderie and escapism fades into an uncertain future.
'Eephus' struggles despite impressive cinematography and beautiful Fall New England scenery. The film suffers from excruciatingly slow pacing that makes its 98-minute runtime feel much longer, underdeveloped characters spread too thin, and flat, unrealistic dialogue that fails to engage. Uneven performances from non-professional actors and a fundamentally flawed screenplay lacking plot development left most viewers disengaged and checking their watches. While a few found the baseball story compelling, the consensus finds it a tedious, exhausting experience.
Critics Consensus
Revealing character through the rules of the game, Eephus is a bittersweet baseball outing thrown at a perfect pitch.
