Ballplayer: Pelotero (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2011, Ballplayer: Pelotero is a drama and documentary film directed by Jonathan Paley, running about 77 minutes. “The Dominican Republic's Most Valuable Export” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two top baseball prospects in the Dominican Republic face fierce competition and corruption as they chase their big league dreams.
Who’s in it. Ballplayer: Pelotero stars Jean Carlos Batista as Himself, John Leguizamo as Narrator (voice) and Miguel Sano as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Ballplayer: Pelotero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $44.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ballplayer: Pelotero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ballplayer: Pelotero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ballplayer: Pelotero (2011)?
- In US, Ballplayer: Pelotero is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ballplayer: Pelotero worth watching?
- Ballplayer: Pelotero holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ballplayer: Pelotero?
- Ballplayer: Pelotero stars Jean Carlos Batista, John Leguizamo and Miguel Sano.
- When was Ballplayer: Pelotero released?
- Ballplayer: Pelotero was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.