Time in the Minors (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 2010, Time in the Minors is a documentary film directed by Tony Okun, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Every year in June, nearly 2,000 athletes out of high school and college are chosen from an amateur baseball draft to play in the minor leagues. This inspiring documentary follows the lives of two young players on their arduous journey to launch Major League Baseball careers. As one faces his final year to tryout, another player wrestles with the pressure of keeping his million-dollar first-round draft contract intact. This thrilling and emotional journey illuminates the power determination can have on whether dreams are achieved or lost.

Who’s in it. Time in the Minors stars Tony Schrager as Self, John Drennen as Self, Sam Blalock as Self and Brian Chattin as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Time in the Minors has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time in the Minors page.

If you liked it. Fans of Time in the Minors 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 Time in the Minors (2010)?
In US, Time in the Minors is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Time in the Minors worth watching?
Time in the Minors holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Time in the Minors?
Time in the Minors stars Tony Schrager, John Drennen, Sam Blalock, Brian Chattin and Barbara Drennen.
When was Time in the Minors released?
Time in the Minors was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.