Major League (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1989, Major League is a comedy film directed by David S. Ward, running about 107 minutes. “A comedy with bats and balls.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Rachel Phelps inherits the Cleveland Indians from her deceased husband, she's determined to move the team to a warmer climate—but only a losing season will make that possible, which should be easy given the misfits she's hired. Rachel is sure her dream will come true, but she underestimates their will to succeed.
Who’s in it. Major League stars Tom Berenger as Jake Taylor, Charlie Sheen as Rick Vaughn, Corbin Bernsen as Roger Dorn and Margaret Whitton as Rachel Phelps, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Major League has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $75M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Major League page.
If you liked it. Fans of Major League tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Major League (1989)?
- In US, Major League is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Major League worth watching?
- Major League holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Major League?
- Major League stars Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Corbin Bernsen, Margaret Whitton and James Gammon.
- When was Major League released?
- Major League was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.