In 2011, Hill starred in Bennett Miller's feature film "Moneyball" with Brad Pitt and Philip Seymour Hoffman. It got favorable reviews, and critics particularly noted Hill's performance as a departure from his usual comedy roles. He received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture; and in late January 2012, received his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the role.