The Winning Team (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1952, The Winning Team is a drama and romance film directed by Lewis Seiler, running about 98 minutes. “To every man who plays for the love of the game....To every woman who has ever played the wonderful game of love.....We promise an experience of heart-warming warmth and excitement.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Poor health and alcoholism force Grover Cleveland Alexander out of baseball, but through his wife's faithful efforts, he gets a chance for a comeback and redemption.
Who’s in it. The Winning Team stars Doris Day as Aimee Alexander, Ronald Reagan as Grover Cleveland Alexander, Frank Lovejoy as Rogers Hornsby and Eve Miller as Margaret Killefer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Winning Team has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Winning Team page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Winning Team tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Winning Team (1952)?
- In US, The Winning Team is available to 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 Winning Team worth watching?
- The Winning Team holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Winning Team?
- The Winning Team stars Doris Day, Ronald Reagan, Frank Lovejoy, Eve Miller and James Millican.
- When was The Winning Team released?
- The Winning Team was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.