Cobb (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1994, Cobb is a drama film directed by Ron Shelton, running about 128 minutes. “Everyone hated this baseball legend. And he loved it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Al Stump is a famous sports-writer chosen by Ty Cobb to co-write his official, authorized 'autobiography' before his death. Cobb, widely feared and despised, feels misunderstood and wants to set the record straight about 'the greatest ball-player ever,' in his words.
Who’s in it. Cobb stars Tommy Lee Jones as Ty Cobb, Robert Wuhl as Al Stump, Lolita Davidovich as Ramona and Ned Bellamy as Ray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Cobb has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M 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 Cobb page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cobb tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cobb (1994)?
- In US, Cobb 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 Cobb worth watching?
- Cobb holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cobb?
- Cobb stars Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Wuhl, Lolita Davidovich, Ned Bellamy and Scott Burkholder.
- When was Cobb released?
- Cobb was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.