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Major League

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The new owner of the Cleveland Indians, former showgirl Rachel Phelps (Margaret Whitton), has a sweetheart deal to move the team to Miami. But to break the lease with the city of Cleveland, ticket sales have to plummet. So Phelps hires the most incompetent players available, including near-blind pitcher Ricky Vaughn (Charlie Sheen) and injury-prone catcher Jake Taylor (Tom Berenger). But her villainous tactics accidentally foster a can-do team spirit, turning the Indians into potential winners.
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Major League may be predictable and formulaic, but buoyed by the script's light, silly humor -- not to mention the well-built sports action sequences and funny performances.

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Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times 05/06/2014
Ward directs his actors as adroitly as he has written for them, and the vulnerability that he allows his three stars to reveal is really what makes the movie work. Go to Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Tribune 05/06/2014
3/4
It skims along agreeable surfaces, expertly balancing its comedy with melodrama and fulfilling expectations right on schedule. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Maupin Orlando Sentinel 03/20/2013
It has its moments, but it also has long, slow stretches where you feel like standing up and wandering around and maybe going out to hunt up a beer. That's fine for baseball, but it's not the way movies are supposed to work. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 12/25/2024
4.5/5
Over 35 years after its release, the hysterical Major League remains one of the best baseball movies ever made. Go to Full Review Allison Rose FlickDirect 07/04/2019
4.5/5
It's hard to believe that this fun, creative film is turning thirty years old but it still stands the test of time and is a joy to watch. Go to Full Review John Ferguson Radio Times 10/31/2016
3/5
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Pat N 01/28/2025 Loved seeing Bob Ueker in action See more Sarah R 01/27/2025 A fantastic classic and feel good baseball movie. It’s goofy and doesn’t take itself too seriously. See more James G 01/25/2025 Better than I remembered. Uke funny as ever. See more Everett P @RT92585922 Aug 3 Every character was amazing. Nearly perfect movie See more Stan S. @RT63529755 Jun 7 Great Movie. Baseball classic See more Garrett B @gmoney637 Apr 20 A hilarious and quite moving sports comedy of the 1980’s. Highly recommend. See more Read all reviews
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David S. Ward

Director

Tom Berenger

Jake Taylor

Charlie Sheen

Ricky Vaughn

Corbin Bernsen

Roger Dorn

Margaret Whitton

Rachel Phelps

James Gammon

Lou Brown

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Synopsis The new owner of the Cleveland Indians, former showgirl Rachel Phelps (Margaret Whitton), has a sweetheart deal to move the team to Miami. But to break the lease with the city of Cleveland, ticket sales have to plummet. So Phelps hires the most incompetent players available, including near-blind pitcher Ricky Vaughn (Charlie Sheen) and injury-prone catcher Jake Taylor (Tom Berenger). But her villainous tactics accidentally foster a can-do team spirit, turning the Indians into potential winners.
Director
David S. Ward
Producer
Chris Chesser, Irby Smith
Screenwriter
David S. Ward
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Morgan Creek Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Morgan Creek Productions, Mirage Enterprises
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 7, 1989, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$49.8M
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Surround
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