Tiger Town (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1983, Tiger Town is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Alan Shapiro, running about 73 minutes. “Sometimes there's courage in just believing” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Alex believed in his baseball hero Billy Young. When Billy's performance struggled, Alex's friends began to doubt Alex; and Billy began to doubt himself. Alex wants to prove to his friends, to Billy, and to himself that believing in someone can make the difference.

Who’s in it. Tiger Town stars Roy Scheider as Billy Young, Justin Henry as Alex, Ron McLarty as Buddy and Bethany Carpenter as Mother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Tiger Town has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tiger Town page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tiger Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tiger Town (1983)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tiger Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Tiger Town worth watching?
Tiger Town holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tiger Town?
Tiger Town stars Roy Scheider, Justin Henry, Ron McLarty, Bethany Carpenter and Lindsay Barr.
When was Tiger Town released?
Tiger Town was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.