

For Love of the Game
“Billy Chapel must choose between the woman he loves and the game he lives for.”
A baseball legend almost finished with his distinguished career at the age of forty has one last chance to prove who he is, what he is capable of, and win the heart of the woman he has loved for the past four years.
Where to watch For Love of the Game in United States
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Where is For Love of the Game streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About For Love of the Game
For Love of the Game is a 1999 English-language drama and romance film directed by Sam Raimi. The cast is led by Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, John C. Reilly. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
For Love of the Game was produced by Universal Pictures, Beacon Pictures, and Tig Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 17, 1999, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $46 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sam Raimi
- Writers
- Dana Stevens
- Release date
- September 17, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $46 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Beacon Pictures, Tig Productions
For Love of the Game cast & crew
For Love of the Game was directed by Sam Raimi and written by Dana Stevens.
The cast features Kevin Costner as Billy Chapel, Kelly Preston as Jane Aubrey, John C. Reilly as Gus Sinski, Jena Malone as Heather, Brian Cox as Gary Wheeler, and J.K. Simmons as Frank Perry.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Basil Poledouris, cinematography is by John Bailey, and it was produced by Ron Bozman and Marc Abraham.
Is For Love of the Game worth watching?
For Love of the Game holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 469 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, For Love of the Game is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch For Love of the Game
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Cast of For Love of the Game

Kevin Costner
Billy Chapel

Kelly Preston
Jane Aubrey

John C. Reilly
Gus Sinski

Jena Malone
Heather

Brian Cox
Gary Wheeler

J.K. Simmons
Frank Perry

Vin Scully
Vin Scully

Steve Lyons
Steve Lyons

Carmine Giovinazzo
Ken Strout

Bill E. Rogers
Davis Birch
Hugh Ross
Mike Udall

Domenick Lombardozzi
Tow Truck Driver
For Love of the Game — FAQs
▸Where can I watch For Love of the Game in United States?
For Love of the Game is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is For Love of the Game in?
For Love of the Game is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is For Love of the Game?
For Love of the Game runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
▸What is For Love of the Game rated?
For Love of the Game is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 469 ratings.











