Damn Yankees (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1958, Damn Yankees is a comedy, fantasy and music film directed by Stanley Donen, running about 111 minutes. “It's a picture in a million! Starring that girl in a million, the red-headed darling of the Broadway show, Gwen Verdon!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Film adaptation of the George Abbott Broadway musical about a Washington Senators fan who makes a pact with the Devil to help his baseball team win the league pennant.
Who’s in it. Damn Yankees stars Tab Hunter as Joe Hardy, Gwen Verdon as Lola, Ray Walston as Mr. Applegate and Russ Brown as Benny Van Buren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Damn Yankees has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Damn Yankees page.
If you liked it. Fans of Damn Yankees tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Damn Yankees (1958)?
- In US, Damn Yankees 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 Damn Yankees worth watching?
- Damn Yankees holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Damn Yankees?
- Damn Yankees stars Tab Hunter, Gwen Verdon, Ray Walston, Russ Brown and Shannon Bolin.
- When was Damn Yankees released?
- Damn Yankees was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.