The Hill cast features Dennis Quaid, Colin Ford and Joelle Carter. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Jeff Celentano’s 2023 movie on Netflix. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section.

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The Hill takes place in small town Texas. As Rickey Hill struggles with a degenerative spinal disease, his pastor father urges him to quit playing baseball. The narrative follows the main protagonist as he overcomes the odds while pursuing his athletic goals. Here’s every actor and character in The Hill.

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The Hill Cast: Dennis Quaid as Pastor Hill

Character Profile: A Texas pastor. He is a Christian man who feels unlucky. Pastor Hill speaks frequently about his religious ideals but refuses to watch his son play baseball.

Quaid’s Resume: Gordon Cooper in The Right Stuff (1983), Frank Sullivan in Frequency (2000), Frank Whitaker in Far from Heaven (2002), Jack Hall in The Day After Tomorrow (2004), Sherrill Lynn in Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023-)

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The Hill Cast: Colin Ford as Rickey Hill

Character Profile: Pastor Hill’s son. He suffers from a degenerative spinal disease. Rickey experiences another physical setback while pursuing his baseball goals.

Ford’s Resume: Young Nick in Push (2009), Dylan Mee in We Bought a Zoo (2011), Joe McAlister in Under the Dome (2013-15), Josh Wheeler in Daybreak (2019), Corporal Cordell Walker in Walker (2022-23)

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The Hill Cast: Joelle Carter as Helen Hill

Character Profile: Pastor Hill’s wife. She supports her kids’ personal goals. Helen admires Rickey for his miraculous achievements.

Carter’s Resume: Penny Hardwick in High Fidelity (2000), Natalie in American Pie 2 (2001), Ava Crowder in Justified (2010-15), Laura Nagel in Chicago Justice (2017), Principal Kim Collins in Home Before Dark (2020-21)

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The Hill Cast: Scott Glenn as Red Murff

Character Profile: A Major league Baseball scout. He is known for discovering Nolan Ryan. Red reluctantly allows Rickey to properly display his hitting skills despite not being able to run.

Glenn’s Resume: Bart Mancuso in The Hunt for Red October (1990), Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs (1991), John Adcox in Backdraft (1991), Ezra Kramer in The Bourne Legacy (2012), Kevin Garvey, Sr. in The Leftovers (2014-17)

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The Hill Cast: Siena Bjornerud as Gracie Shanz

Character Profile: Rickey’s girlfriend. She reunites with him years after bonding during their childhood. Gracie helps Rickey raise money for medical bills.

Bjornerud’s Resume: A Musician Known as Siena Bjørn — Also, Julie in Underdog (2019)

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The Hill cast also includes:

• Ryan Dinning as Robert Hill
• Carina Worm as Connie Hill
• Bonnie Bedelia as Gram
• Randy Houser as Ray Clemons
• Jesse Berry as Young Rickey
• Mason Gillett as Young Robert
• Mila Harris as Young Gracie
• Hailey Bithell as Young Connie
• Pilot Bunch as Young Quinn
• Tyrik Johnson as Young Jason

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