Baseball movies have gotten a lot of buzz in the last few years, with such films as Bull Durham, Catching Hell and Field of Dreams. However, there are a lot of other great baseball movies out there, and it can be difficult to decide which ones are the best. We’ve put together this list to help you make the right decision.
Catching Hell
If you’re a baseball fan, you will want to see Catching Hell. It’s one of the best films in the 30 for 30 series. The movie is a retelling of an incident in which Chicago Cubs fan Steve Bartman made a terrible grab for a foul ball in the 2003 National League Championship Series.
“Catching Hell” was originally part of ESPN Films’ 30 for 30 series. But it’s a compelling documentary that will probably be seen by many more people than those who’ve already viewed the other docs.
Alex Gibney’s 102-minute film is about the Chicago Cubs fan who was blamed for the team’s long championship drought. Its subject is a baseball fan named Steven Bartman, who was abusive to other Cubs fans.
Bull Durham
If you’re a fan of baseball, you should definitely watch Bull Durham. It is considered one of the best sports movies of all time. Featuring a stellar cast, Bull Durham has all the inside baseball details you’d expect from a sports film.
The movie centers around a group of baseball-loving kids who are preparing to play in a minor league. While they learn the game, they also have to learn life. They are guided by a veteran catcher, “Crash” Davis, played by Kevin Costner. As a result, they are able to form friendships and learn what it takes to be a good team player.
Crash’s love interest is Annie Savoy, a longtime resident of Durham. She is a big-time baseball fan who loves to see promising new talent. Every year she chooses a new hot prospect.
Field of Dreams
The movie Field of Dreams is a great example of a baseball movie that is more than a baseball movie. It is a love letter to the game and the relationships it has created.
The movie stars Kevin Costner as a farmer named Ray Kinsella who has a midlife crisis. He is convinced by an otherworldly voice to build a baseball diamond in his cornfield.
A ragtag group of misfits must face inadequacies and overcome them to save the team. Along the way, they meet Terrence Mann (Ray Liotta) and Moonlight Graham (Amy Madigan).
Major League is a baseball movie. It features characters like Ricky Vaughn, Willie Mays, Pedro Cerrano, and Roger Dorn. It is also an excellent underdog movie. In fact, it has garnered many sequels.
For the Love of the Game
For the Love of the Game is a 1999 sports drama film. It was directed by Sam Raimi and based on Michael Shaara’s 1991 novel of the same name. The story centers on a middle-aged baseball pitcher (Kevin Costner), who is approaching the end of his career. He is going to play a perfect game in front of 56,000 fans at Yankee Stadium.
For Love of the Game features some of the most spectacular baseball action seen onscreen. It also has a few forced situations and a lot of visual cliches.
It isn’t a particularly original film, but the quality of the material is handled well. This movie is a good summing up of the sport of baseball.
There’s an air of sentimental grandeur about the film. But it doesn’t quite come off as a classic baseball movie.
Moneyball
Moneyball is a semi-fictional sports movie that is based on Michael Lewis’s novel. It is about the rebuilding of the Oakland Athletics. The film features Brad Pitt, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jonah Hill.
It also features Robin Wright as Beane’s ex-wife. The script is written by Aaron Sorkin, best known for writing the West Wing.
Moneyball is a good movie for baseball enthusiasts. However, it is not a must-see for those who are not fans of the sport.
This movie shows how Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) and his assistant GM, Peter Brand (Jonah Hill), reconstructed the Oakland A’s team. The movie also focuses on the reactions of the baseball community to the methods used by Beane.
Moneyball is about Billy Beane’s attempt to change the game of baseball. He has a knack for acquiring the top players when they are too expensive.
