The Battered Bastards of Baseball
“They put balls back in the game.”
Hollywood veteran Bing Russell creates the only independent baseball team in the country—alarming the baseball establishment and sparking the meteoric rise of the 1970s Portland Mavericks.
Where to watch The Battered Bastards of Baseball in United States
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Where is The Battered Bastards of Baseball streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Battered Bastards of Baseball
The Battered Bastards of Baseball is a 2014 English-language documentary film directed by Chapman Way and Maclain Way. The cast is led by Kurt Russell, Todd Field, Jim Bouton. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Battered Bastards of Baseball was produced in United States of America. It was released on January 20, 2014, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Chapman Way, Maclain Way
- Release date
- January 20, 2014
- OTT release
- July 11, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
The Battered Bastards of Baseball cast & crew
The Battered Bastards of Baseball was directed by Chapman Way and Maclain Way.
The cast features Kurt Russell as Himself, Todd Field as Himself, Jim Bouton as Himself (voice), Lou Russell as Herself, Ken Wheeler as Himself, and Jack Faust as Himself.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Brocker Way, cinematography is by Chapman Way, and it was produced by Lisa Nishimura and Juliana Lembi.
Is The Battered Bastards of Baseball worth watching?
The Battered Bastards of Baseball holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 97 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Battered Bastards of Baseball is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Battered Bastards of Baseball
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It first became available to stream digitally on July 11, 2014.
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Cast of The Battered Bastards of Baseball
Kurt Russell
Himself
Todd Field
Himself
Jim Bouton
Himself (voice)
Lou Russell
Herself
Ken Wheeler
Himself
Jack Faust
Himself
Carren Woods
Herself
Nick Bertram
Himself
Robert Richardson
Himself
Frank Peters
Himself
Rob Nelson
Himself
Jim Swanson
Himself
The Battered Bastards of Baseball — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Battered Bastards of Baseball in United States?
The Battered Bastards of Baseball is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Battered Bastards of Baseball on Netflix?
Yes — The Battered Bastards of Baseball is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Battered Bastards of Baseball in?
The Battered Bastards of Baseball is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Battered Bastards of Baseball?
The Battered Bastards of Baseball runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is The Battered Bastards of Baseball rated?
The Battered Bastards of Baseball is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 97 ratings.
▸When did The Battered Bastards of Baseball release on OTT?
The Battered Bastards of Baseball became available digitally on July 11, 2014.
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