Mr. Baseball
He's the biggest thing to hit Japan since Godzilla!
1992 • 108 min • Comedy
Synopsis
Jack Elliot, a one-time MVP for the New York Yankees is now on the down side of his baseball career. With a falling batting average, does he have one good year left and can the manager of the Chunichi Dragons, a Japanese Central baseball league find it in him?
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 59 Audience · 151 · 100%
Jack Elliot, a once-great baseball player, is traded to a Japanese team, forcing him to adapt to a new culture and a different approach to the game. He learns humility and teamwork as he navigates his declining career.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 0/10
Heads up
- Some mature themes discussed
- Mild language
- Drinking alcohol is shown
What it models well
- Cultural understanding
- Adapting to change
- Teamwork and humility
- Respect for tradition
Talk about it after
- Cultural differences in communication
- The importance of respect
- Adapting to new situations
- Dealing with setbacks
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Top billed cast
Director: Fred Schepisi • Crew: Theo Pelletier, John Junkerman, Gary Ross, Kevin Wade, Monte Merrick, Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman
Trailers & clips
Mr. Baseball Official Trailer #1 - Tom Selleck Movie (1992) HD
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