The Babe (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1992, The Babe is a drama film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 115 minutes. “There Was Only One.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chronicle of Babe Ruth's phenomenal story--from his hard knock beginnings at a Baltimore orphanage, to his meteoric rise to baseball superstardom and his poignant retirement from the game. His amazing career included seven American League pennants, four World Series championships, two tempestuous marriages and a wild lifestyle that earned him numerous suspensions.
Who’s in it. The Babe stars John Goodman as Babe Ruth, Kelly McGillis as Claire Ruth, Trini Alvarado as Helen Ruth and Randy Steinmeyer as Ty Cobb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Babe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.5M at the box office.
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 Babe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Babe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Babe (1992)?
- In US, The Babe 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 Babe worth watching?
- The Babe holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Babe?
- The Babe stars John Goodman, Kelly McGillis, Trini Alvarado, Randy Steinmeyer and James Cromwell.
- When was The Babe released?
- The Babe was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.