Fear Strikes Out (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1957, Fear Strikes Out is a drama film directed by Robert Mulligan, running about 100 minutes. “This is Jimmy, balanced on the ragged edge of violence, twisted and trapped by a world he never made…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.
Who’s in it. Fear Strikes Out stars Anthony Perkins as Jim Piersall, Karl Malden as John Piersall, Norma Moore as Mary Piersall and Adam Williams as Doctor Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Fear Strikes Out has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Fear Strikes Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fear Strikes Out tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fear Strikes Out (1957)?
- In US, Fear Strikes Out 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 Fear Strikes Out worth watching?
- Fear Strikes Out holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fear Strikes Out?
- Fear Strikes Out stars Anthony Perkins, Karl Malden, Norma Moore, Adam Williams and Perry Wilson.
- When was Fear Strikes Out released?
- Fear Strikes Out was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.