The Major League Baseball postseason is upon us, with the World Series is on the horizon. For baseball fans, it’s about more than just the game. From underdog stories to legendary plays, these 10 films capture the thrill, the drama, and the heart of America’s pastime — perfect viewing as the championship approaches.
‘Field of Dreams’ (1989)
Rated: PG
Streaming: YouTube TV, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, MGM+
Ray (Kevin Costner) is an Iowa farmer who hears a voice while out in his cornfield whisper “If you build it, he will come.” He interprets this message as a sign to build a baseball field on his farm. The “he” who will come is Shoeless Joe Jackson, one of the eight Chicago White Sox in 1919 who were banned for throwing games in return for money from gamblers. When the voices continue for Ray, he seeks out help to interpret the messages.
‘Angels in the Outfield’ (1994)
Rated: PG
Streaming: Hulu, YouTube TV, Sling TV
“Angels in the Outfield” tells the story of a boy who prayers for the chance to have a family, the condition? If the California Angels win the pennant, and real angels are assigned to make it happen.
‘Moneyball’ (2011)
Rated: PG-13
Streaming: YouTube TV, Philo
Based on the true story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane (Brad Pitt), “Moneyball” follows his revolutionary attempt to build a winning baseball team on a tight budget. Defying over a century of traditional scouting, Beane turns to analytics to identify undervalued players, challenging the very way the game is played and forever changing the sport.
‘A League of Their Own’ (1992)
Rated: PG
Streaming: YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu
During World War II, with many men away fighting, women step into roles they had never imagined—including professional baseball. Sisters Dottie (Geena Davis) and Kit (Lori Petty) are recruited to play, coached by former player and now-drunk Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks). As the women’s league faces the threat of closure, Dottie devises a plan to draw attention—but will it be enough to save the league?
‘42′ (2013)
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Rated: PG-13
Streaming: YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video, MGM+
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‘Eight Men Out’ (1988)
Rated: PG
Streaming: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, The Roku Channel
Based on the true story of the 1919 Chicago White Sox, famously known as the “Black Sox,” this film portrays the scandal that shook a nation. Frustrated by low pay, several players accepted bribes to deliberately lose the World Series, igniting a controversy that forever changed baseball and exposed the dark side of the sport.
‘The Natural’ (1984)
Rated: PG
Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
A middle-aged rookie, Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford), suddenly appears to transform a struggling 1930s baseball team into league champions. Finally given the chance to live the career and fame he once dreamed of, Roy tries to prove that it’s never too late for greatness.
‘The Sandlot’ (1993)
Rated: PG
Streaming: Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video
New kid Scotty Smalls (Tom Guiry) struggles to fit in—until a baseball-obsessed crew takes him under their wing. Immersed in summer games, pranks and baseball obsession, the boys face their greatest challenge yet: retrieving a Babe Ruth-signed ball from the infamous “Beast.”
‘Rookie of the Year’ (1993)
Rated: PG
Streaming: Disney+, Tubi
After a freak accident gives 12-year-old Henry Rowengartner an extraordinary pitching arm, his childhood dream comes true—he’s recruited to pitch for the struggling Chicago Cubs. As he rises to stardom, Henry must navigate the challenges of major league fame at such a young.
‘Fever Pitch’ (2005)
Rated: PG-13
Streaming: Available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube or Google Play
“Fever Pitch” highlights the passionate, sometimes obsessive world of baseball fandom, following one die-hard fan whose love for the game rivals his love life. As the season unfolds, he must balance his devotion to his team with his blossoming romance.