Babe Ruth (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1998, Babe Ruth is a documentary film, running about 60 minutes. “The Life Behind the Legend” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As its title implies, this video attempts to go beyond the public persona of one of major league baseball's greatest stars. Accepting Ruth as a larger-than-life figure, this 59-minute video doesn't attempt to rationalize, apologize, or analyze his behavior. Rather, it endeavors to present an unbiased account of the life of George Herman Ruth, contradictions and all.
Who’s in it. Babe Ruth stars Liev Schreiber as Himself - Narrator (voice), Babe Ruth as Himself (archive footage) and Jean Shepherd as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Babe Ruth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Babe Ruth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Babe Ruth tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Babe Ruth (1998)?
- In US, Babe Ruth is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 Babe Ruth worth watching?
- Babe Ruth holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Babe Ruth?
- Babe Ruth stars Liev Schreiber, Babe Ruth and Jean Shepherd.
- When was Babe Ruth released?
- Babe Ruth was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.