Enoken's Home Run King (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film
Released in 1948, Enoken's Home Run King is a comedy film directed by Kunio Watanabe, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Postwar! Baseball! Comedy! Enoken plays a superfan of the Yomiuri Giants – the real Tokyo team, with many of its star players "acting" as themselves – who, despite his utter lack of athletic abilities, becomes embroiled in their successes, and their personal lives. Will Enoken help the Giants take the pennant?
Who’s in it. Enoken's Home Run King stars Kenichi Enomoto, Miyako Haruyama, Haruo Tanaka and Nijiko Kiyokawa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Enoken's Home Run King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Enoken's Home Run King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Enoken's Home Run King (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Enoken's Home Run King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Enoken's Home Run King?
- Enoken's Home Run King stars Kenichi Enomoto, Miyako Haruyama, Haruo Tanaka, Nijiko Kiyokawa and Tatsuo Tajima.
- When was Enoken's Home Run King released?
- Enoken's Home Run King was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.