Topic: Baseball

Direction Kenichi Kasai · Riki Fukushima

Synopsis Major (TV Series) (2004) is a compelling television series that aired from 2004 to 2012, spanning 6 seasons and 157 episodes. The story revolves around Goro Honda, a young boy with a profound dream of becoming a professional baseball player,...

Direction Osamu Sekita

Synopsis Cross Game (TV Series) (2009) follows the life of Koh Kitamura, a fifth-grader who resides next to the Tsukishima family, proprietors of a batting cage and the Clover café. Koh is in a relationship with Wakaba, the second daughter of...

Direction Mitsuyuki Masuhara

Synopsis Ace of Diamond (TV Series) (2013) is a captivating anime series that aired from 2013 to 2016, spanning two seasons and 125 episodes. The story revolves around Eijun Sawamura, a prodigious baseball player with a unique and powerful pitching style....

Direction Yûzô Satô

Synopsis One Outs (TV Series) (2008) follows the story of Hiromichi Kojima, the top hitter for the Lycaons, who travels to Okinawa to overcome a performance slump. During his stay, he encounters Toua Tokuchi, a formidable pitcher capable of throwing at...

Direction James W. Horne

Cast Buster Keaton · Anne Cornwall · Harold Goodwin · Snitz Edwards

Direction Chapman Way · Maclain Way

Synopsis The Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014) delves into one of the most captivating and overlooked tales in baseball history. The narrative unfolds in 1973 when Bing Russell, a seasoned Hollywood actor known for his role as Deputy Clem on "Bonanza,"...

Direction Alex Gibney

Synopsis Catching Hell (2011) delves into the aftermath of the Chicago Cubs' heartbreaking 2003 playoff loss, focusing on the intense scrutiny and blame directed towards fan Steve Bartman. The documentary explores how Bartman's interference with a foul ball, which prevented Moises...

Direction Sam Wood

Cast Gary Cooper · Teresa Wright · Babe Ruth · Walter Brennan

Synopsis The Pride of the Yankees (1942) follows the life of Lou Gehrig, portrayed by Gary Cooper, a renowned first baseman for the New York Yankees who was stricken with a debilitating and untreatable illness. Gehrig's journey begins at Columbia University,...

Direction Yoshiki Yamakawa

Synopsis Little Busters! (TV Series) (2012) is a captivating anime series that follows the life of Naoe Riki, a high school student who, after the tragic loss of his parents, finds solace and friendship in an unusual group. As a child,...

Direction Tsutomu Mizushima

Synopsis Ookiku Furikabutte (Oofuri) (TV Series) (2007) is a captivating anime set in Saitama, centering around Ren Mihashi, a former middle school baseball prodigy. Ren's exceptional pitching skills were nurtured under his grandfather's management. However, upon entering high school, where his...

Direction Will Graham · Abbi Jacobson · Anya Adams · Jamie Babbit

Cast Abbi Jacobson · D'Arcy Carden · Priscilla Delgado · Chanté Adams

Synopsis A League of Their Own (TV Series) (2022) is an 8-episode comedic journey that delves into the world of the WWII All-American professional women's baseball league. The series offers a humorous and heartfelt look at the challenges and triumphs faced...

Direction Ben Best · David Gordon Green · Jody Hill · Adam McKay

Cast Danny McBride · Katy Mixon · John Hawkes · Andrew Daly

Synopsis Eastbound & Down (TV Series) (2009) follows the comedic journey of Kenny Powers, a former major league baseball star who, after a series of personal and professional setbacks, finds himself back in his hometown. Despite his past glory, Kenny is...

Direction Bennett Miller

Cast Brad Pitt · Jonah Hill · Philip Seymour Hoffman · Robin Wright

Synopsis Moneyball (2011) follows the journey of Billy Beane, the innovative general manager of the Oakland Athletics, as he revolutionizes the game of baseball. Faced with a limited budget, Beane turns to unconventional methods, utilizing advanced statistical analysis to assemble a...

Direction Colin Barnicle

Synopsis The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox (2024) chronicles the extraordinary journey of the Boston Red Sox as they achieve their first World Series triumph after an 86-year hiatus. This three-episode series delves into the remarkable turnaround and resilience of the...

Direction Manuel Martín Cuenca

Synopsis The Cuban Game (2001) offers a unique perspective on the complex dynamics between Cuba and the United States by exploring their shared passion for baseball. This documentary delves into the historical and cultural significance of the sport, highlighting how it...

Direction Dan Fogelman · Rick Singer · Paris Barclay · Mary Lou Belli

Cast Kylie Bunbury · Ali Larter · Mark-Paul Gosselaar · Michael Beach

Synopsis Pitch (TV Series) (2016) follows the journey of a talented young pitcher who makes history by becoming the first female to compete in the Major Leagues. The series spans 10 episodes, chronicling her challenges, triumphs, and the impact she has...

Direction Barry Levinson

Cast Robert Redford · Kim Basinger · Glenn Close · Robert Duvall

Synopsis The Natural (1984) follows the journey of Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford), a prodigious baseball player from a farming background. His extraordinary talent is evident from the start, especially with his enchanted bat, crafted from a tree struck by lightning after...

Direction Masaki Kobayashi

Cast Keiji Sada · Minoru Oki · Keiko Kishi · Yûnosuke Itô

Direction Gary Waksman

Synopsis 30 for 30: Four Days in October (TV) (2010) delves into the thrilling narrative of the Boston Red Sox's historic comeback against the New York Yankees during the 2004 American League Championship Series. The documentary meticulously chronicles the pivotal four...

Direction Robert Mulligan

Cast Anthony Perkins · Karl Malden · Norma Moore · Adam Williams

Synopsis Fear Strikes Out (1957) follows the journey of Jim Piersall, a young man pushed by his ambitious and demanding father to excel in major league baseball. The father's relentless drive and high expectations lead Jim to experience severe mental health...