Angels in the Outfield (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1994, Angels in the Outfield is a comedy, fantasy, drama and family film directed by William Dear, running about 102 minutes. “Ya Gotta Believe!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Roger is a foster child whose irresponsible father promises to get his act together when Roger's favourite baseball team, the California Angels, wins the pennant. The problem is that the Angels are in last place, so Roger prays for help to turn the team around. Sure enough, his prayers are answered in the form of angel Al.
Who’s in it. Angels in the Outfield stars Danny Glover as George Knox, Brenda Fricker as Maggie Nelson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Roger Bomman and Christopher Lloyd as Al the Boss Angel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Angels in the Outfield has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $50.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 Angels in the Outfield page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angels in the Outfield tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angels in the Outfield (1994)?
- In US, Angels in the Outfield is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 Angels in the Outfield worth watching?
- Angels in the Outfield holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Angels in the Outfield?
- Angels in the Outfield stars Danny Glover, Brenda Fricker, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Christopher Lloyd and Tony Danza.
- When was Angels in the Outfield released?
- Angels in the Outfield was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.