The Babe Ruth Story (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1948, The Babe Ruth Story is a drama film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 106 minutes. “The incredible life... the spectacular thrills... the fabulous times of America's best-loved hero.......” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The baseball player goes from wayward youth to Boston Red Sox pitcher to New York Yankees home-run hero.
Who’s in it. The Babe Ruth Story stars William Bendix as George Herman 'Babe' Ruth, Claire Trevor as Claire Hodgson Ruth, Charles Bickford as Brother Matthias and Sam Levene as Phil Conrad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Babe Ruth Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Babe Ruth Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Babe Ruth Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Babe Ruth Story (1948)?
- In US, The Babe Ruth Story is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Babe Ruth Story worth watching?
- The Babe Ruth Story holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Babe Ruth Story?
- The Babe Ruth Story stars William Bendix, Claire Trevor, Charles Bickford, Sam Levene and William Frawley.
- When was The Babe Ruth Story released?
- The Babe Ruth Story was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.