Big Leaguer (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1953, Big Leaguer is a drama film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 71 minutes. “Packed with thrills, laughs, heart-throbs, excitement. All the way!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Lobert runs a training camp in Florida for the New York Giants. Every year, he evaluates the 18-22 year old hopefuls to pick the best for a minor league contract.
Who’s in it. Big Leaguer stars Edward G. Robinson as John B 'Hans' Lobert, Vera-Ellen as Christy, Jeff Richards as Adam Polachuk and Richard Jaeckel as Bobby Bronson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Big Leaguer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Leaguer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Leaguer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Leaguer (1953)?
- In US, Big Leaguer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big Leaguer worth watching?
- Big Leaguer holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Leaguer?
- Big Leaguer stars Edward G. Robinson, Vera-Ellen, Jeff Richards, Richard Jaeckel and William Campbell.
- When was Big Leaguer released?
- Big Leaguer was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.