Damn Yankees (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1967, Damn Yankees is a comedy, fantasy, music and tv movie film directed by Kirk Browning, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Joe Boyd, an aging Washington Senators fan, would sell his soul for the Senators to beat the New York Yankees and win the pennant. Enter Mr. Applegate, who offers to turn Boyd into Joe Hardy, a powerful young baseball player, in exchange for his soul. When Boyd agrees, he becomes Hardy and leads the Senators on a winning streak. When he starts to miss his wife, though, and questions the deal, Applegate sends temptress Lola into the mix.
Who’s in it. Damn Yankees stars Phil Silvers as Mr. Applegate, Lee Remick as Lola, Jerry Lanning as Joe Hardy and Jim Backus as Benny Van Buren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Damn Yankees has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Damn Yankees page.
If you liked it. Fans of Damn Yankees tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Damn Yankees (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Damn Yankees change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Damn Yankees worth watching?
- Damn Yankees holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Damn Yankees?
- Damn Yankees stars Phil Silvers, Lee Remick, Jerry Lanning, Jim Backus and Fran Allison.