The Yankles (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2009, The Yankles is a comedy film directed by David R. Brooks, running about 115 minutes. “They Came. They Prayed. They Played!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. About Charlie Jones, a washed up, ex major league ballplayer, and how he gets a second chance at life and love by managing a Jewish, orthodox yeshiva baseball team.
Who’s in it. The Yankles stars Brian Wimmer as Charlie Jones, Bart Johnson as Sledge Dixon, Don Most as Frankie Dubs and Michael Buster as Elliot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Yankles has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel 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 The Yankles page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yankles tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Yankles (2009)?
- In US, The Yankles is available to stream on Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, 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 The Yankles worth watching?
- The Yankles holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Yankles?
- The Yankles stars Brian Wimmer, Bart Johnson, Don Most, Michael Buster and Susanne Sutchy.
- When was The Yankles released?
- The Yankles was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.