The Beaning (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2017, The Beaning is a horror, history and documentary film directed by Sean McCoy, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. An experimental documentary exploring a sinister theory surrounding the death of Cleveland baseball player Ray Chapman in 1920 and the subsequent rise of the Yankee dynasty.
Who’s in it. The Beaning stars Mark C. Fullhardt as Tillinghast Hudson, James Sawaya as Carl Mays, Dennis Wit as Jacob Ruppert and Pete Mullin as Ray Chapman.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Beaning has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beaning page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beaning tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beaning (2017)?
- In US, The Beaning is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Beaning worth watching?
- The Beaning holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Beaning?
- The Beaning stars Mark C. Fullhardt, James Sawaya, Dennis Wit and Pete Mullin.
- When was The Beaning released?
- The Beaning was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.