Best Baseball Movies

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Batter up! If you've got a young fan in the house, one of these baseball movies is sure to be a home run. These movies will take you from backyard ball in The Sandlot to pro women teams in A League of Their Own to the big leagues with Jackie Robinson, Lou Gehrig, and Babe Ruth. And just like in Little League, there are tons of life lessons and character strengths kids can learn from these picks. You won't strike out with one of these excellent films. Plus, be sure to check out our lists of great soccer, basketball, and football movies.

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Charlie Brown's All Stars!

age 4+

Classic Peanuts fare stands the test of time.

October 4, 2016 2016 NR (74 minutes)

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Everyone's Hero

age 5+

A formulaic feel-good movie with positive messages.

September 12, 2006 2006 G (90 minutes)

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Angels in the Outfield

age 6+

Heartwarming movie about hope and baseball.

July 15, 1994 1994 PG (103 minutes)

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The Jackie Robinson Story

age 7+

1950s biopic feel naive, but Robinson plays himself.

May 16, 1950 1950 NR (76 minutes)

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The Rookie

age 7+

Sweet, engaging true story more appealing to tweens and up.

March 29, 2002 2002 G (128 minutes)

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A Mile in His Shoes

age 8+

Inspirational baseball tale about a pitcher with autism.

January 10, 2012 2012 PG (91 minutes)

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Koshien: Japan's Field of Dreams

age 8+

Compelling docu about Japan's biggest baseball tournament.

March 2, 2021 2021 NR (94 minutes)

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Rookie of the Year

age 8+

Fun, far-fetched baseball fantasy has some salty language.

July 7, 1993 1993 PG (103 minutes)

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Running the Bases

age 8+

Touching faith-based film shows the power of baseball, God.

September 16, 2022 2022 PG (127 minutes)

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The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

age 8+

This gem will lift the spirits of baseball fans.

January 12, 2000 2000 PG (90 minutes)

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The Perfect Game

age 8+

Sentimental, inspiring tale about Little League underdogs.

April 16, 2010 2010 PG (118 minutes)

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The Pride of the Yankees

age 8+

Heartwarming baseball classic for tweens and up.

July 14, 1942 1942 NR (121 minutes)

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The Sandlot 3: Heading Home

age 8+

Baseball sequel has name-calling, bullying.

May 1, 2007 2007 PG (96 minutes)

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Twelve

age 8+

Talented young athlete overcomes challenges to excel.

March 21, 2019 2019 NR (92 minutes)

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The Sandlot

age 9+

Lighthearted tween baseball comedy has language, sexism.

April 7, 1993 1993 PG (101 minutes)

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A League of Their Own

age 10+

Terrific story of women's baseball has great messages.

July 1, 1992 1992 PG (124 minutes)

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Field of Dreams

age 10+

Father-son baseball crowd-pleaser with a supernatural twist.

April 21, 1989 1989 PG (107 minutes)

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Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series

age 10+

Mild swears in baseball docu; focuses on players' stories.

Apple TV Educational (2025)

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Henry & Me

age 10+

NY Yankees inspire cancer-stricken boy in animated film.

August 18, 2014 2014 PG (68 minutes)

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Home Run Showdown

age 10+

Mostly family-friendly sports flick dabbles in stereotypes.

August 21, 2012 2012 NR (94 minutes)

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