Major League
Seen it?1989 | 107 min | Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 7 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When Rachel Phelps inherits the Cleveland Indians from her deceased husband, she's determined to move the team to a warmer climate—but only a losing season will make that possible, which should be easy given the misfits she's hired. Rachel is sure her dream will come true, but she underestimates their will to succeed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$75 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 308K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David S. Ward
- Tom BerengerJake Taylor
- Charlie SheenRick Vaughn
- Corbin BernsenRoger Dorn
- Margaret WhittonRachel Phelps
- James GammonLou Brown
- Rene RussoLynn Wells
- Wesley SnipesWillie Mays Hayes
- Charles CyphersCharlie Donovan
- Chelcie RossEddie Harris
- Dennis HaysbertPedro Cerrano