Green Mind, Metal Bats (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2006, Green Mind, Metal Bats is a notable film directed by Kazuyoshi Kumakiri, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The film follows Nanba, a shunned outcast who doesn’t have a girlfriend, any money or prospects, a turnaround from his glory days in high school when he played on the baseball team; his former teammate Ishioka, who is now a policeman because of an elbow injury; and baseball fanatic Eiko, a hopeless alcoholic who spends more of her time drunk than sober. The three share an intense love of baseball — and their destinies are forever intertwined.
Who’s in it. Green Mind, Metal Bats stars Pistol Takehara as Nanba, Masanobu Ando as Ishioka, Maki Sakai as Eiko and Noriko Eguchi as Ishioka's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Green Mind, Metal Bats has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Green Mind, Metal Bats page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Green Mind, Metal Bats (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Green Mind, Metal Bats change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Green Mind, Metal Bats worth watching?
- Green Mind, Metal Bats holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Green Mind, Metal Bats?
- Green Mind, Metal Bats stars Pistol Takehara, Masanobu Ando, Maki Sakai, Noriko Eguchi and Yûsuke Kamiji.
- When was Green Mind, Metal Bats released?
- Green Mind, Metal Bats was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.