The Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2014, The Battered Bastards of Baseball is a documentary film directed by Chapman Way, running about 80 minutes. “They put balls back in the game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hollywood veteran Bing Russell creates the only independent baseball team in the country—alarming the baseball establishment and sparking the meteoric rise of the 1970s Portland Mavericks.
Who’s in it. The Battered Bastards of Baseball stars Kurt Russell as Himself, Todd Field as Himself, Jim Bouton as Himself (voice) and Lou Russell as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Battered Bastards of Baseball has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Battered Bastards of Baseball page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Battered Bastards of Baseball tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014)?
- In US, The Battered Bastards of Baseball is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Battered Bastards of Baseball worth watching?
- The Battered Bastards of Baseball holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Battered Bastards of Baseball?
- The Battered Bastards of Baseball stars Kurt Russell, Todd Field, Jim Bouton, Lou Russell and Ken Wheeler.
- When was The Battered Bastards of Baseball released?
- The Battered Bastards of Baseball was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.