Life's Greatest Game (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1924, Life's Greatest Game is a drama film directed by Emory Johnson, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Jack Donovan, a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, refuses to throw a game for gambler Mike Moran. Moran retaliates by breaking up Donovan's family. Believing that his wife and son died in the sinking of an ocean liner, Donovan stays in baseball and, 20 years later, becomes manager of the New York Giants. What he doesn't know is that his family isn't dead and his son, Jack Jr., is now grown and looking for revenge against his father for what he believes was his abandonment of them.
Who’s in it. Life's Greatest Game stars Tom Santschi as Jack Donovan, Jane Thomas as Mary Donovan, Dick Brandon as Jack Donovan Jr. (age 3) and Johnnie Walker as Jackie Donovan Jr. (age 20), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Life's Greatest Game sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life's Greatest Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life's Greatest Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life's Greatest Game (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life's Greatest Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life's Greatest Game worth watching?
- Life's Greatest Game holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life's Greatest Game?
- Life's Greatest Game stars Tom Santschi, Jane Thomas, Dick Brandon, Johnnie Walker and David Kirby.
- When was Life's Greatest Game released?
- Life's Greatest Game was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.