61* (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2001, 61* is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Billy Crystal, running about 129 minutes. “Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1961, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees. One, Mantle, was universally loved, while the other, Maris, was universally hated. Both men started off with a bang, and both were nearing Babe Ruth's 60 home run record. Which man would reach it?
Who’s in it. 61* stars Barry Pepper as Roger Maris, Thomas Jane as Mickey Mantle, Anthony Michael Hall as Whitey Ford and Richard Masur as Milt Kahn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, 61* has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 61* page.
If you liked it. Fans of 61* tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 61* (2001)?
- In US, 61* is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 61* worth watching?
- 61* holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 61*?
- 61* stars Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall, Richard Masur and Bruce McGill.
- When was 61* released?
- 61* was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.