Opening Day (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1938, Opening Day is a comedy film directed by Roy Rowland, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. The City Treasurer stands in for the mayor, throwing out the first pitch on Opening Day.
Who’s in it. Opening Day stars Robert Benchley as City Treasurer Benchley, King Baggot as Baseball Fan, Philo McCullough as Baseball Fan and Larry Steers as Baseball Fan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Opening Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Opening Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Opening Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Opening Day (1938)?
- In US, Opening Day is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Opening Day worth watching?
- Opening Day holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Opening Day?
- Opening Day stars Robert Benchley, King Baggot, Philo McCullough, Larry Steers and Harlan Briggs.
- When was Opening Day released?
- Opening Day was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.