The Slugger's Wife (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1985, The Slugger's Wife is a drama and romance film directed by Hal Ashby, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Darryl Palmer (Michael O'Keefe) is a major league baseball player who meets and pursues an attractive singer (Rebecca De Mornay). After some setbacks, the two are married and sent on an emotional journey that sees his career take off, while hers doesn't. When she gives up her dreams to support her husband, she can't escape her own unhappiness. With a separation on the horizon, Darryl must choose between his big-league life and his one true love.
Who’s in it. The Slugger's Wife stars Michael O'Keefe as Darryl Palmer, Rebecca De Mornay as Debby Huston, Randy Quaid as Moose and Cleavant Derricks as Manny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Slugger's Wife has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Slugger's Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Slugger's Wife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slugger's Wife (1985)?
- In US, The Slugger's Wife is available to 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 The Slugger's Wife worth watching?
- The Slugger's Wife holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Slugger's Wife?
- The Slugger's Wife stars Michael O'Keefe, Rebecca De Mornay, Randy Quaid, Cleavant Derricks and Martin Ritt.
- When was The Slugger's Wife released?
- The Slugger's Wife was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.