Title Year Director Genre Summary The Ball Game 1898 William Heise Documentary Short film depicting an 1898 baseball game between Reading and Newark. [ 1] Baseball and Bloomers 1911 Short An all-girl baseball team uses two Harvard boys in disguise. [ 2] Right Off the Bat 1915 Drama A bio-pic of sorts starring professional baseball player Mike Donlin . [ 3] Casey at the Bat 1916 Lloyd Ingraham Drama A lost five-reeler based on Ernest Thayer 's poem and starring DeWolf Hopper . [ 4] Somewhere in Georgia 1917 George Ridgwell Drama Ty Cobb as a ball-playing bank clerk in a story by Grantland Rice . [ 5] Baseball Madness 1917 Billy Mason Comedy A silent film starring Gloria Swanson .[ citation needed ] The Busher 1919 Jerome Storm Comedy Small-town ballplayer gets a big head after joining the St. Paul Pink Sox.[ citation needed ] Headin' Home 1920 Lawrence C. Windom Biographical A silent film about young Babe Ruth , who stars as himself. [ 6] Life's Greatest Game 1924 Emory Johnson Drama Chicago Cubs pitcher Jack Donovan refuses to throw a game.[ citation needed ] The Battling Orioles 1924 Fred Guiol Ted Wilde Comedy A barber enlists the help of his father and his old professional baseball teammates to solve a problem. [ 7] The New Klondike 1926 Lewis Milestone Comedy A pitcher and his manager clash over a Florida land purchase. [ 8] Casey at the Bat 1927 Monte Brice Comedy Wallace Beery in slugger's fable based on Ernest Thayer poem. [ 9] Slide, Kelly, Slide 1927 Edward Sedgwick Comedy A cocky newcomer thinks he's the New York Yankees' new star.[ citation needed ] The Bush Leaguer 1927 Howard Bretherton Comedy [ citation needed ] Warming Up 1928 Fred C. Newmeyer Romance New player competes with team's star for owner's daughter.[ citation needed ] Fast Company 1929 A. Edward Sutherland Comedy Elmer Kane (Jack Oakie ) hopes the Yankees and an actress are interested in him. [ 10] [ 11] Hot Curves 1930 Norman Taurog Comedy Pittsburgh pitcher finds romance with manager's daughter. [ 12] They Learned About Women 1930 Jack Conway Sam Wood Musical Two pals play ball by day, perform in vaudeville by night. [ 13] Up the River 1930 John Ford Comedy A prison baseball game prompts Spencer Tracy and Humphrey Bogart to break into the pen. [ 14] Fireman, Save My Child 1932 Lloyd Bacon Comedy Joe E. Brown as a small-town fireman who is also the town's star ballplayer. [ 15] Elmer, the Great 1933 Mervyn LeRoy Drama Joe E. Brown as an egotistical Chicago Cubs baseball star. Remake of 1929 film . [ 16] Death on the Diamond 1934 Edward Sedgwick Mystery Ballplayer (Robert Young ) tries to find who's killing his fellow St. Louis Cardinals . [ 17] Alibi Ike 1935 Ray Enright Comedy Joe E. Brown as a pitcher with a million excuses. [ 18] Girls Can Play 1937 Lambert Hillyer Mystery A women's softball team owner murders a player (Rita Hayworth ) by poisoning her catcher's mitt. [ 19] The Pride of the Yankees 1942 Sam Wood Biographical The life and career of Lou Gehrig , with Gary Cooper as Gehrig and Babe Ruth as himself. [ 6] It Happened in Flatbush 1942 Ray McCarey Comedy Hard-hearted manager (Lloyd Nolan ) falls for Brooklyn team's owner.[ citation needed ] Ladies' Day 1943 Leslie Goodwins Comedy Sox pitcher Wacky Waters (Eddie Albert ) is distracted by a hot Hollywood movie star, Pepita Zorita (Lupe Vélez ).[ citation needed ] The Babe Ruth Story 1948 Roy Del Ruth Biographical The life and career of Babe Ruth , starring William Bendix . [ 20] It Happens Every Spring 1949 Lloyd Bacon Comedy Ray Milland as a scientist whose secret formula turns him into a great pitcher. [ 21] The Stratton Story 1949 Sam Wood Biographical The career and fateful accident of pitcher Monty Stratton , starring James Stewart . [ 22] Take Me Out to the Ball Game 1949 Busby Berkeley Musical Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly as singing, dancing ballplayers.[ citation needed ] The Kid from Cleveland 1949 Herbert Kline Drama The '48 World Series champion Cleveland Indians come to the aid of a young fan.[ citation needed ] Kill the Umpire 1950 Lloyd Bacon Comedy William Bendix as a baseball fan who becomes an umpire.[ citation needed ] The Jackie Robinson Story 1950 Alfred E. Green Biographical Baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson as himself, with Ruby Dee as his wife . [ 23] Angels in the Outfield 1951 Clarence Brown Comedy A Pittsburgh Pirates manager (Paul Douglas ) gets some help from above.[ citation needed ] Rhubarb 1951 Arthur Lubin Comedy Ray Milland in a cute tale about a cat who inherits a baseball team.[ citation needed ] The Pride of St. Louis 1952 Harmon Jones Biographical Dan Dailey as the colorful pitcher Dizzy Dean .[ citation needed ] The Winning Team 1952 Lewis Seiler Biographical Based on pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander , played by Ronald Reagan . [ 24] The Kid from Left Field 1953 Harmon Jones Comedy The son of a peanut vendor (Dan Dailey ) becomes the leader of a big-league team.[ citation needed ] Big Leaguer 1953 Robert Aldrich Drama Hans Lobert (Edward G. Robinson ) runs a training camp for baseball's New York Giants.[ citation needed ] Roogie's Bump 1954 Harold Young Comedy A mysterious bump somehow gives a boy a big-league arm. [ 25] "Bang the Drum Slowly" (The United States Steel Hour ) 1956 Daniel Petrie Drama A pitcher's friendship with a catcher who has a terminal disease. Broadcast on The United States Steel Hour .[ citation needed ] The Great American Pastime 1956 Herman Hoffman Comedy A man (Tom Ewell ) decides to coach a Little League team, then regrets it.[ citation needed ] Fear Strikes Out 1957 Robert Mulligan Biographical The life and career of Jimmy Piersall , played by Anthony Perkins . [ 26] Damn Yankees 1958 George Abbott Stanley Donen Musical A man sells his soul to the devil on behalf of Washington's baseball team.[ citation needed ] Safe at Home! 1962 Walter Doniger Comedy With Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris as themselves .[ citation needed ] Bang the Drum Slowly 1973 John D. Hancock Drama A remake of the 1956 episode of The United States Steel Hour "Bang the Drum Slowly" starring Robert De Niro .[ citation needed ] It's Good To Be Alive 1974 Michael Landon Biographical TV movie about former Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella , whose career was cut short when he lost the use of his legs in an auto accident in January 1958.[ citation needed ] The Bad News Bears 1976 Michael Ritchie Comedy Walter Matthau 's bad Little League team gets help from a girl pitcher (Tatum O'Neal ) and a motorcycle-riding slugger (Jackie Earle Haley ). [ 27] The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings 1976 John Badham Comedy A barnstorming team of Negro leagues players, with James Earl Jones , Billy Dee Williams , Richard Pryor . [ 28] Murder at the World Series 1977 Cy Chermak Drama TV film starring Karen Valentine and Janet Leigh .[ citation needed ] The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training 1977 Michael Pressman Comedy Sequel to 1976 film , with William Devane as the team's coach. [ 29] One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story 1978 William Graham Biographical TV film on the life and career of Ron LeFlore , starring LeVar Burton .[ citation needed ] A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story 1978 Fielder Cook Biographical TV film on Yankee immortal's marriage and tragedy, featuring Blythe Danner and Edward Herrmann .[ citation needed ] The Bad News Bears Go to Japan 1978 John Berry Comedy Second sequel to 1976 film , this time starring Tony Curtis . [ 29] The Kid from Left Field 1979 Adell Aldrich Comedy Made-for-TV remake of the 1953 film , starring Gary Coleman . [ 30] Aunt Mary 1979 Peter Werner Drama A disabled women sets up a baseball team of street kids to save them from juvenile delinquency. [ 31] [ 32] Squeeze Play! 1979 Lloyd Kaufman Comedy Sexy women form a softball team. [ 33] The Comeback Kid 1980 Peter Levin Comedy Former minor leaguer (John Ritter ) begins coaching underprivileged kids. [ 34] Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige 1981 Richard A. Colla Biographical TV film with Louis Gossett Jr. as Satchel Paige . [ 35] Only The Ball Was White 1981 Ken Solarz Documentary A tribute to the topflight players of the Negro leagues . [ 36] Blue Skies Again 1983 Richard Michaels Comedy Denver Devils' potential second baseman isn't a man, it's a young woman. [ 37] Tiger Town 1983 Alan Shapiro Comedy Early Disney Channel film about an aging Detroit Tigers (Roy Scheider ). [ 38] The Natural 1984 Barry Levinson Drama Robert Redford in a fable about an unlikely, unlucky hero, Roy Hobbs. [ 39] Brewster's Millions 1985 Walter Hill Comedy Richard Pryor as a minor-leaguer with a chance to inherit 300 million dollars. [ 40] The Slugger's Wife 1985 Hal Ashby Romance An Atlanta Braves player tries to break Roger Maris ' record and make a marriage work.[ citation needed ] A Winner Never Quits 1986 Mel Damski Biographical A television film on one-armed pro ballplayer Pete Gray , played by Keith Carradine . [ 41] Long Gone 1987 Martin Davidson Comedy Early cable television film about a minor-league ballclub starring William Petersen . [ 42] Trading Hearts 1987 Neil Leifer Comedy Has-been player (Raúl Juliá ) and his romance with a Florida single mom.[ citation needed ] Amazing Grace and Chuck 1987 Mike Newell Drama A Montana boy refuses to pitch Little League until the world bans nuclear weapons. With Gregory Peck as President of the United States.[ citation needed ] Bull Durham 1988 Ron Shelton Rom-Com Ron Shelton 's screwball comedy of a woman's (Susan Sarandon ) summer with two minor-leaguers (Kevin Costner and Tim Robbins ). [ 43] Eight Men Out 1988 John Sayles Biographical Based on the 1919 Black Sox Scandal . [ 44] Stealing Home 1988 Steven Kampmann Drama Mark Harmon and Jodie Foster in a fictional tale of lost love. [ 45] The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! 1988 David Zucker Comedy Someone's out to kill the Queen of England during a California Angels baseball game, and it's up to bumbling detective Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen ) to foil the plot. [ 46] Field of Dreams 1989 Phil Alden Robinson Drama Voices tell an Iowa farmer (Kevin Costner ) to build a baseball stadium in his cornfield. [ 47] Major League 1989 David S. Ward Comedy Fictional story of a team of misfit Cleveland Indians . [ 48] Night Game 1989 Peter Masterson Crime drama A ballpark murder mystery starring Roy Scheider . [ 49] Mr. Destiny 1990 James Orr Comedy A man (James Belushi ) blames his misfortune on a long-ago baseball game. [ 50] Taking Care of Business 1990 Arthur Hiller Comedy A man (James Belushi ) escapes jail to see the Chicago Cubs play in a World Series.[ citation needed ] Pastime 1990 Robin B. Armstrong Drama A pair of minor leaguers, one 17, one 40, form a bond.[ citation needed ] The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson 1990 Larry Peerce Drama Andre Braugher in TV biopic of Robinson's court-martial in U.S. Army.[ citation needed ] Talent for the Game 1991 Robert M. Young Drama A fictional Los Angeles Angels baseball scout (Edward James Olmos ) finds a fantastic young pitcher.[ citation needed ] The Babe 1992 Arthur Hiller Biographical Based on the life and career of Babe Ruth , starring John Goodman .[ citation needed ] The Comrades of Summer 1992 Tommy Lee Wallace Comedy A television film about a manager (Joe Mantegna ) asked to take over a Soviet ballclub.[ citation needed ] A League of Their Own 1992 Penny Marshall Comedy A fictionalized account of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League of the 1940s, starring Geena Davis and Tom Hanks . [ 51] Mr. Baseball 1992 Fred Schepisi Rom-Com Tom Selleck as a baseball star who ends up in Japan.[ citation needed ] Rookie of the Year 1993 Daniel Stern Comedy A boy develops a magical right arm and becomes a big-league pitcher for the Cubs.[ citation needed ] The Man From Left Field 1993 Burt Reynolds Comedy A television film about a homeless man (Burt Reynolds ) coaching a Little League team.[ citation needed ] The Sandlot 1993 David Mickey Evans Comedy A man reminisces about his childhood friends and the games they played.[ citation needed ] Cooperstown 1993 Charles Haid Drama A former pitcher is visited by the ghost of his catcher.[ citation needed ] Baseball 1994 Ken Burns Documentary Comprehensive history of the game, 18 hours-plus, as chronicled by Ken Burns . [ 52] Angels in the Outfield 1994 William Dear Comedy Disney remake of the 1951 film of the same name.[ citation needed ] Cobb 1994 Ron Shelton Biographical The career and last days of Ty Cobb , played by Tommy Lee Jones . [ 53] Little Big League 1994 Andrew Scheinman Comedy A child becomes owner of the Minnesota Twins .[ citation needed ] Major League II 1994 David S. Ward Comedy Second film in the Major League series about the Cleveland Indians .[ citation needed ] The Scout 1994 Michael Ritchie Comedy A New York Yankees scout (Albert Brooks ) finds a phenomenal but psychologically troubled prospect.[ citation needed ] Baseball Girls 1995 Lois Siegel Documentary A history of women's baseball. [ 54] Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream 1995 Michael Tollin Documentary Aaron's pursuit of Babe Ruth 's all-time homer record, directed by Michael Tollin . [ 55] Dorf on the Diamond 1996 Barry Landen Comedy Direct-to-video short film in the Dorf series starring Tim Conway .[ citation needed ] Ed 1996 Bill Couturié Comedy Matt LeBlanc befriends a baseball-playing chimpanzee.[ citation needed ] The Fan 1996 Tony Scott Thriller A deranged San Francisco fan (Robert De Niro ) kills a player, kidnaps another's son.[ citation needed ] Soul of the Game 1996 Kevin Rodney Sullivan Biographical Story of baseball trailblazers including Jackie Robinson , Satchel Paige , Josh Gibson .[ citation needed ] Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way 1997 Sturla Gunnarsson Biographical Paul Sorvino as the former New York Yankees manager. [ 56] The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg 1998 Aviva Kempner Documentary The life and career of a former Detroit Tigers star and war hero. [ 57] If the Sun Rises in the West 1998 Lee Eun Drama South Korean story of an umpire.[ citation needed ] Major League: Back to the Minors 1998 John Warren Comedy Third film in the Major League series.[ citation needed ] For Love of the Game 1999 Sam Raimi Drama In possibly his last start, a Detroit pitcher (Kevin Costner ) goes after a perfect game.[ citation needed ] Perfect Game 2000 Dan Guntzelman Comedy Television film starring Ed Asner .[ citation needed ] Angels in the Infield 2000 Robert King Comedy Patrick Warburton in second made-for-TV sequel to the 1994 film .[ citation needed ] 61* 2001 Billy Crystal Drama HBO film directed by Billy Crystal about the 1961 season of Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle . [ 58] Hardball 2001 Brian Robbins Drama Keanu Reeves as a young man who takes charge of an inner-city team.[ citation needed ] Summer Catch 2001 Michael Tollin Romance Fictional love story starring Freddie Prinze, Jr. .[ citation needed ] Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch 2002 Robert Vince Comedy Fourth entry in the Air Bud series.[ citation needed ] The Rookie 2002 John Lee Hancock Biographical Based on true story of a high school coach, pitcher Jim Morris , portrayed by Dennis Quaid .[ citation needed ] Bleacher Bums 2002 Saul Rubinek Comedy TV version of the 1970s stage play about diehard fans in the outfield bleachers. [ 59] Battlefield Baseball 2003 Yūdai Yamaguchi Action Japanese film.[ citation needed ] Day of Independence 2003 Chris Tashima Drama Short film[ citation needed ] Hustle 2004 Peter Bogdanovich Biographical ESPN dramatization on success and scandal of Pete Rose , starring Tom Sizemore .[ citation needed ] Mickey 2004 Hugh Wilson Drama John Grisham story about a Little Leaguer and his father.[ citation needed ] Mr. 3000 2004 Charles Stone III Comedy A potential Hall of Famer (Bernie Mac ) is told he's actually three hits shy of 3,000.[ citation needed ] Nine Innings From Ground Zero 2004 Documentary How the 2001 World Series helped America cope with 9/11 .[ citation needed ] This Old Cub 2004 Jeff Santo Documentary Chronicles life of Ron Santo , focusing on his struggle with type 1 diabetes . [ 60] Up for Grabs 2004 Michael Wranovics Documentary A battle over who owns ball hit in 2001 by Barry Bonds for his 73rd home run.[ citation needed ] The Winning Season 2004 John Kent Harrison Drama A child from 1985 wakes up in 1909 and meets hero Honus Wagner (Matthew Modine ).[ citation needed ] Fever Pitch 2005 Peter Farrelly Bobby Farrelly Rom-Com Loosely based on Nick Hornby soccer story, in this case a Boston Red Sox fan (Jimmy Fallon ).[ citation needed ] Game 6 2005 Michael Hoffman Drama A playwright (Michael Keaton ) has a wild night during a Red Sox playoff series.[ citation needed ] Bad News Bears 2005 Richard Linklater Comedy Remake of 1976 film of same name, starring Billy Bob Thornton .[ citation needed ] The Sandlot 2 2005 David Mickey Evans Comedy Direct-to-video sequel to The Sandlot .[ citation needed ] The Benchwarmers 2006 Dennis Dugan Comedy David Spade and Rob Schneider as middle-aged nerds who want to play ball.[ citation needed ] Everyone's Hero 2006 Christopher Reeve Daniel St. Pierre and Colin Brady Animation Cartoon family film with baseball theme.[ citation needed ] Beer League 2006 Frank Sebastiano Comedy A town drunk plays in a big softball game.[ citation needed ] Off the Black 2006 James Ponsoldt Drama An umpire (Nick Nolte ) befriends a high school player who hated him.[ citation needed ] Kokoyakyu: High School Baseball 2006 Kenneth Eng Documentary Broadcast on the U.S. PBS series POV . Explores the phenomenon of high school baseball in Japan . [ 61] The Final Season 2007 David Mickey Evans Drama Based on 1991 season of Norway High School in Norway, Iowa , before it was closed and consolidated into its county school district , starring Sean Astin .[ citation needed ] The Sandlot: Heading Home 2007 William Dear Comedy Second direct-to-video sequel to The Sandlot .[ citation needed ] The Bronx Is Burning 2007 Jeremiah Chechik Biographical A docudrama of the events surrounding the 1977 New York Yankees season , with John Turturro as Billy Martin . [ 62] Black Irish 2007 Brad Gann Drama Boston teen tries to escape family problems through his pitching.[ citation needed ] American Pastime 2007 Desmond Nakano Drama Based on true events, depicts life inside internment camps , where baseball was one of the major diversions from the reality of the internees' lives. [ 63] City Without Baseball 2008 Lawrence Ah Mon Drama Chinese film.[ citation needed ] Signs of the Time 2008 Don Casper Documentary Hour-long film which focuses on the origin of hand signals in baseball. [ 64] Sugar 2008 Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck Drama Story about a Dominican prospect and his adjustment to life in the U.S. [ 65] Touching Home 2008 Logan Miller and Noah MillerDrama Brothers with pro-ball ambitions deal with their homeless father (Ed Harris ).[ citation needed ] The Perfect Game 2009 William Dear Drama Based on true story of Mexico team that won 1957 Little League World Series .[ citation needed ] The Open Road 2009 Michael Meredith Drama Minor leaguer Justin Timberlake has issues with baseball-legend dad Jeff Bridges .[ citation needed ] Calvin Marshall 2009 Gary Lundgren Comedy Talentless baseball player Alex Frost tries to make Steve Zahn coached college team.[ citation needed ] 4192: The Crowning of the Hit King 2010 Terry Lukemire Documentary Reviewing the achievements, controversies of all-time hit leader Pete Rose . [ 66] Chasing 3000 2010 Gregory J. Lanesey Drama Two boys go a long way to witness 3,000th career hit of Roberto Clemente .[ citation needed ] Fernando Nation 2010 Cruz Angeles Documentary Made for TV as a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. Chronicles impact of Fernando Valenzuela 's 1981 rookie season with Los Angeles Dodgers .[ citation needed ] Four Days in October 2010 Gary Waksman Documentary Made for TV as a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. On the Boston Red Sox ' comeback from 3–0 series deficit against Yankees in 2004 ALCS .[ citation needed ] How Do You Know 2010 James L. Brooks Rom-Com A romantic triangle involving a softball player (Reese Witherspoon ) and a Washington Nationals pitcher (Owen Wilson ).[ citation needed ] The House of Steinbrenner 2010 Barbara Kopple Documentary Made for TV as a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. Explores the legacy of George Steinbrenner 's ownership of the New York Yankees .[ citation needed ] Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story 2010 Peter Miller Documentary Documentary film on the connection and history between American Jews and baseball. [ 67] Jordan Rides the Bus 2010 Ron Shelton Documentary Made for TV as a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. Explores Michael Jordan 's brief career in minor league baseball after his first retirement from basketball.[ citation needed ] Little Big Men 2010 Al Szymanski Documentary Made for TV as a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. On a Kirkland National Little League team's stunning victory in 1982 Little League World Series , and players' lives in the decades that followed.[ citation needed ] Silly Little Game 2010 Adam Kurland Lucas Jansen Documentary Made for TV as a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. About the New York City writers and academics who created Rotisserie fantasy baseball , and how their creation eventually left them behind.[ citation needed ] Catching Hell 2011 Alex Gibney Documentary Made for TV as a follow-up to ESPN's 30 for 30 series. Explores relationship between Steve Bartman and other Chicago Cubs fans since foul-ball incident in Game 6 of 2003 NLCS .[ citation needed ] A Mile in His Shoes 2011 William Dear Drama A minor-league manager stumbles on a hidden talent who throws apples on a farm.[ citation needed ] Moneyball 2011 Bennett Miller Drama Based on a true story , the Michael Lewis best-seller about Oakland A's exec Billy Beane , played by Brad Pitt , and assistant general manager Peter Brand (based on Paul DePodesta , played by Jonah Hill ).[ citation needed ] Ballplayer: Pelotero 2011 Jonathan Paley Ross Finkel and Trevor Martin Documentary A behind-the-scenes glimpse into the remarkably organized and well-managed system in the Dominican Republic that has produced an inordinate amount of elite athletes.[ citation needed ] Trouble with the Curve 2012 Robert Lorenz Drama Clint Eastwood as a veteran Atlanta Braves scout whose vision is fading. [ 68] Knuckleball! 2012 Ricki Stern Anne Sundberg Documentary A season following pitchers Tim Wakefield and R. A. Dickey . [ 69] You Don't Know Bo 2012 Michael Bonfiglio Documentary Made for TV as a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series about baseball and football star Bo Jackson .[ citation needed ] Home Run 2013 Davie Boyd Drama A ballplayer dealing with substance abuse returns to his hometown.[ citation needed ] 42 2013 Brian Helgeland Biographical Story of Jackie Robinson 's (Chadwick Boseman ) historic signing with Brooklyn Dodgers under guidance of team executive Branch Rickey (played by Harrison Ford ). [ 70] Gibsonburg 2013 Jonathon Kimble Bob Mahaffey Drama Story of 2005 Gibsonburg High School team from Ohio , the first U.S. high school team in any sport to win a state championship with a losing record.[ citation needed ] Hero 2014 Manny Edwards Drama Christian film about fathers and sons.[ citation needed ] Million Dollar Arm 2014 Craig Gillespie Drama A sports agent (Jon Hamm ) arranges a baseball tryout for two cricket players from India.[ citation needed ] The Vancouver Asahi 2014 Yuya Ishii Drama Set in Canada during the 1930s. [ 71] The Battered Bastards of Baseball 2014 Chapman Way Maclain Way Documentary Look at a Portland minor-league team, featuring Bing (the team's owner) and Kurt Russell (who played for the team and later worked in its front office). [ 72] Henry & Me 2014 Barrett Esposito Animation Guardian angel introduces an ill 12-year-old to New York Yankees of different eras.[ citation needed ] The Phenom 2015 Noah Buschel Drama A talented young baseball player struggles professionally as he deals with his abusive father.[ citation needed ] Everybody Wants Some!! 2016 Richard Linklater Comedy Film by Richard Linklater about immature 1980 college baseball players in Texas. [ 73] Doc & Darryl 2016 Judd Apatow Michael Bonfiglio Documentary Made for TV as a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. Explores the lives, careers, and struggles with addiction of former New York Mets stars Dwight "Doc" Gooden and Darryl Strawberry . [ 74] Fastball 2016 Jonathan Hock Documentary With Kevin Costner narrating, lead a cast of baseball legends and scientists who explore the magic within the 396 milliseconds it takes a fastball to reach home plate, and decipher who threw the fastest pitch ever. [ 75] Spaceman 2016 Brett Rapkin Biographical Josh Duhamel portrays a colorful left-handed pitcher, Bill Lee . [ 76] Undrafted 2016 Joseph Mazzello Comedy After a college baseball star doesn't make the Major League Baseball draft, an intramural game with friends becomes hugely important to him as he tries to accept his broken dreams.[ citation needed ] World Beaters 2017 Jonathan Hock Documentary ESPN Films production chronicling the Maine –Endwell Little League team that won the 2016 Little League World Series , becoming the smallest community ever to win that event.[ citation needed ] Brampton's Own 2018 Michael Doneger Drama A 30-year-old minor league prospect reconnects with his high school sweetheart during the off season. [ citation needed ] Heading Home 2018 Seth Kramer Daniel A. Miller , and Jeremy Newberger Documentary About the underdog Israel national baseball team competing for the first time in the World Baseball Classic . [ 77] Koshien: Japan's Field of Dreams 2019 Ema Ryan Yamazaki Documentary US–Japanese coproduction exploring Japanese high school baseball , focusing on two schools trying to reach the 100th Summer Koshien national tournament and the differing approaches of their coaches.[ citation needed ] Bottom of the 9th 2019 Raymond De Felitta Drama After serving 17 years in prison for a violent mistake he made in his youth, a once-aspiring baseball player returns to his Bronx neighborhood.[ citation needed ] Baseball Girl 2020 Choi Yoon-tae Drama Story of a high school student who tries to join a professional team with the help of her coach. [ 78] Long Gone Summer 2020 AJ Schnack Documentary Made for TV as a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. A look back at the 1998 home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa .[ citation needed ] Once Upon a Time in Queens 2021 Nick Davis Documentary Made for TV as a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. A four-part exploration of the 1986 New York Mets and their enduring place in sports culture.[ citation needed ] It Ain't Over 2022 Sean Mullin Documentary Explores the life and career of New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra . [ 79] Facing Nolan 2022 Bradley Jackson Documentary Explores the life and career of Hall of Fame Pitcher Nolan Ryan . [ 80] Tomorrow's Game 2023 Jonathan Coria Trevor Wilson Children and family, Science fiction On the day of his uncle's ascendance into the Baseball Hall of Fame , Daniel is forced to embark on a journey through time that sees him restore his family's legacy and rewrite baseball history. With Paul Rodriguez. [ 81] Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream 2023 Toru Tokikawa Documentary Documentary made by ESPN Films exploring Shohei Ohtani 's rise from his beginning in Japan to becoming a two-way superstar in Major League Baseball. Starring Pedro Martínez as narrator. [ 82] The Hill 2023 Jeff Celentano Biographical The true-life story of Rickey Hill's improbable journey to play Major League Baseball. [ 83] Nos Amours: The Saga of the Montreal Expos 2024 Robbie Hart Documentary Canadian film telling the story of the Montreal Expos , including the continuing attempts to return MLB to the city. [ 84] Eephus 2024 Carson Lund Drama About the final game of an amateur New England baseball league before their stadium is demolished. [ 85] 
