Deadball (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2011, Deadball is a comedy and horror film directed by Yudai Yamaguchi, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Baseball prodigy Jubeh Yakyu is the most feared and dangerous juvenile delinquent in all of Japan. After accidentally causing the death of his father with a super-powered, deadly fireball pitch, Jubeh swore off baseball and became a criminal and now, at 17, has been sent to the Pterodactyl Juvenile Reformatory for hardened criminals. Headmistress Ishihara, the granddaughter of a World War II Nazi collaborator, runs the institution with an iron fist and the enthusiastic help of her sadistic assistant, Ilsa. After arriving at the hellhole, Jubeh soon learns from governor Mifune that his long-lost, younger brother Musashi had also done time there after a murder spree, but had since died mysteriously…
Who’s in it. Deadball stars Tak Sakaguchi as Jûbei Yakyû, Mari Hoshino as Suzuki Shinosuke / Four Eyes, Koichi Yamadera as Baseball Announcer and Miho Ninagawa as Principal Ishihara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Deadball has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadball page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadball tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadball (2011)?
- In GB, Deadball is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadball worth watching?
- Deadball holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadball?
- Deadball stars Tak Sakaguchi, Mari Hoshino, Koichi Yamadera, Miho Ninagawa and Takamasa Suga.
- When was Deadball released?
- Deadball was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.