The read
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
The story of a New York pro baseball team and two of its players. Henry Wiggen is the star pitcher and Bruce Pearson is the normal, everyday catcher who is far from the star player on the team and friend to all of his teammates. During the off-season, Bruce learns that he is terminally ill, and Henry, his only true friend, is determined to be the one person there for him during his last season with the club. Throughout the course of the season, Henry and his teammates attempt to deal with Bruce's impending illness, all the while attempting to make his last year a memorable one.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic80/100
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do.
80 audience votes
Key crew
- John D. HancockDirector
- Mark HarrisScreenplay
- Stephen LawrenceOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Michael MoriartyHenry Wiggen
- Robert De NiroBruce Pearson
- Vincent GardeniaDutch Schnell
- Phil FosterJoe
- Ann WedgeworthKatie
- Patrick McVeyBruce's Father
- Heather MacRaeHolly
- Selma DiamondTootsie
- Barbara BabcockTeam Owner
- Maurice RosenfieldTeam Owner
- Tom LigonPiney
- Andy JarrellUgly
Stills
Themes
terminal illnessbaseball player