Below is a summary of more than 100 of the best baseball and baseball-related movies worth seeing. Most documentaries and made-for tv movies are not included, but some are.
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After the attack on Pearl Harbor in WW2 the Japanese living in the U.S. were imprisoned...and lost their freedom. In an effort to make a home for themselves and regain their dignity a group of Japanese prisoners start a baseball league and challenge the Americans to an unforgettable game. (2007)

The Anaheim Angels Eddie "Steady" Everett's career has begun to tank and now he is forced to be a father to his 10-year old daughter, something he was never good at. An error that Eddie made years ago in the American League pennant still haunts him which led to the demise of his confidence and his family. Hoping to restore both Dad's confidence and their family, daughter Laurel prays that God would help Eddie pitch the way he used to. The real curveball comes when a team of second-string angels are sent to answer the prayer. (2000)

An orphan who's got a direct line to the angels becomes the mascot for baseball's California Angels and helps them break a losing streak. This flick is not just for kids. (1994)

A young woman reporter blames the Pittsburgh Pirates' losing streak on the obscenely abusive manager. While she attempts to learn more about him for her column, he begins hearing the voice of an angel promising him help for the team if he will mend his ways. As he does so, an orphan girl who is a Pirates fan and has been praying for the team begins noticing angels on the ballfield. Sure enough, the Pirates start winning, and McGovern tries to turn his life around. But can he keep his temper long enough for the Pirates to win the NL pennant? (1951)

A remake of the original released in 1976. Morris Buttermaker, a drunken ex-ballplayer, is forced to coach a local little league team of misfits. Buttermaker is more interested in beer and babes until he grows tired of seeing the team lose. In an effort to change things around, Buttermaker begins to teach the kids how to play and recruits 2 new ballplayers. Although still a crazy bunch, the team begins to make drastic improvements and now has a shot at the championship. (2005)

Energetic, upbeat, children's sports drama about an alcoholic who coaches a ramshackle Little League team. Big hit with kids in its day. Still makes them cheer out loud today. (1976)

Remake of the above which received critical acclaim for its lead and supporting performances. Guaranteed to please fans of emotionally potent tearjerkers. (1974)

Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone

Rated R

Runtime: 103 minutes

Stars: Rob Schneider, David Spade, Jon Heder, Molly Sims, Jon Lovitz, Tim Meadows, Craig Kilborn, Bill Romanowski

Rated PG-13

Runtime: 85 minutes

Period road comedy about baseball players abandoning Negro League for lively travelling road show. Its sharp satire, energetic performances has made it a cult classic amongst African-American cinema fans, and baseball-lovers. (1976)

Popular romantic comedy about love triangle between hotshot rookie, minor leaguer, and team groupie. With its high laugh quotient and steamy sexiness, this hits home with comedy, romance, baseball buffs. This movie ranks with the all-time best baseball dramas. (1988)

A young Kevin Costner appears briefly as the older brother going off to college. The main character in the story is a farm boy who lacks direction and earns the enmity of his Dad. When the boy discovers baseball in junior college, he finds direction in his life. Two events, the tragic death of his wheel-chair bound younger brother and being beaned, almost derail him. He comes back in time to help his college team win the championship which probably gets him a chance in the minors. (1982)

Non-reverential Hollywood biopic about one of baseball's greatest players. Critically acclaimed lead performance draws in drama fans seeking strong character portrait. (1994)

Eight Men Out

True-to-life account of fixed 1919 World Series involving "Chicago Black Sox." Gritty period piece/sports drama will please die-hard baseball fans and lovers of historical, character-driven drama who don't mind a slower pace. (1988)

Elmer The Great

Joe E. Brown again stars in another Ring Lardner gem about country bumpkin ballplayer Elmer Kane (based on Big Ed Walsh) that gets mixed up with the underworld. Not as funny as Alibi Ike but still worth viewing. Based on the play Hurry Kane. Filmed in L.A.'s Wrigley Field. (1933)

"Everyone's Hero" is a heartwarming comedy-adventure, telling the story of a young boy's thousand-mile journey to help Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees win the World Series. The project's theme of perseverance against all odds was inspired by the film's originating director and executive producer, Christopher Reeve. (2006)

Upbeat, widely appealing Hollywood fantasy/drama about Iowa farmer who builds baseball diamond after hearing mysterious voices. Hugely popular redemptive tale, with a magical feel. This movie ranks with the all-time best baseball dramas. (1989)

The San Diego Padres are at the bottom of the standing and owner Fred Walker is considering selling the team. However when the team is begins to win like never before they're convinced it's because of their newly hired batboy, JR Cooper. The Padres now have the World Series in their sights but an interfering social worker tries to put an end to JR's job as batboy...and the Padres winning streak. (1979)

Dying doctor Jonathan Lyle's last wish is granted, to be young again and play baseball, but only for five days. (1996)

A drunken ex-baseball star manages a girls' baseball league while male baseball players are off fighting WWII. (1992)

Upbeat baseball comedy about 12-year-old boy who inherits the Minnesota Twins and manages them himself. Kids and adults should love this good-natured, feel-good mainstream comedy. (1994)

An aspiring baseball player puts his big-league dreams on hold when he becomes a single father. The story spans five years and chronicles his struggles raising his precocious little girl and struggling at menial jobs. (2001)

High-spirited, upbeat baseball comedy/farce about underdog team that goes for the pennant. Critics frowned on formulaic plot, but this is one of the all-time best baseball comedies. (1989)

Glen, the recently-widowed father of Mickey Ryan, a 12-year-old boy who loves playing Little League Baseball, has to run away with his son to Las Vegas when he becomes the focus of an intensive IRS investigation. Once there, his son again joins the Little League, but the national attention his unusual baseball talent attracts may put these fugitives at risk of being found. (2002)

American ballplayer goes to play in Japan in this mainstream sports comedy. Critics were lukewarm, but it should score with Selleck devotees, fans of light, "fish-out-of-water" humor. (1992)

Slow-paced, offbeat period fantasy/drama about gifted, mysterious baseball player. With its opulent sets, polished period detail, charismatic star power, and twist-filled plot, this pleases fans of deeply sentimental fare. (1984)

Highly acclaimed, sentimental biopic about Lou Gehrig, the famed baseball player stricken with terminal disease. Much-loved, widely appealing, slow-moving drama remains a firm bet for lovers of pathos-tinged drama. (1942)

Wonderful comedy about a stray cat who is taken in by an eccentric millionaire and named Rhubarb. After the man dies, Rhubarb inherits the bulk of his estate, including a cellar-dwelling pro baseball team, the Brooklyn Loons. But when the Loons star winning under their feline owner, some local gangsters plot to steal the kitty. (1951)

A great story about the game's oldest rookie, Jim Morris, the former Tampa Bay hurler, and his small town story that turned into a big league reality. (2002)

Stars: Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths & Brian Cox

Rated PG-13

Runtime: 127 minutes

Family fantasy about a young boy who plays with the Cubs had its target audience cheering. This movie is fun, funny, and your kids'll love it. (1993)

Nostalgic, sentimental drama about 60s neighborhood baseball team. Light entertainment for all ages, and especially survivors of Little League. (1993)