The Catcher (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2000, The Catcher is a horror film directed by Guy Crawford, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. In Taft, California, 1981, Johnny (Fred Meyers) is a unassuming baseball hopeful who turned against his stern and demanding father (Joe Estevez) and beat him to death with a baseball bat on a baseball diamond field. 17 years later, Johnny is released from the local insane asylum and begins a killing spree, with his father's ghost as an umpire.
Who’s in it. The Catcher stars David Heavener as David J. Walker, Monique Parent as Terry Mitchell, Joe Estevez as Father / Umpire and Sean J. Dillingham as Carl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Catcher has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Catcher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Catcher tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Catcher (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Catcher change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Catcher worth watching?
- The Catcher holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Catcher?
- The Catcher stars David Heavener, Monique Parent, Joe Estevez, Sean J. Dillingham and Leslie Garret.
- When was The Catcher released?
- The Catcher was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.