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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 Rick 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 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. May 6, 2014 Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Tribune It skims along agreeable surfaces, expertly balancing its comedy with melodrama and fulfilling expectations right on schedule. Rated: 3/4 May 6, 2014 Full Review Elizabeth Maupin Orlando Sentinel 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. Mar 20, 2013 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Over 35 years after its release, the hysterical Major League remains one of the best baseball movies ever made. Rated: 4.5/5 Dec 25, 2024 Full Review Allison Rose FlickDirect 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. Rated: 4.5/5 Jul 4, 2019 Full Review John Ferguson Radio Times Amiable but predictable. Rated: 3/5 Oct 31, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Pat N Loved seeing Bob Ueker in action Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/25 Full Review Sarah R A fantastic classic and feel good baseball movie. It’s goofy and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review James G Better than I remembered. Uke funny as ever. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/25 Full Review Audience Member BESTER BASEBALLFILM ALLERZEITEN? Seit über 30 Jahren haben die Cleveland Indians keine Meisterschaft mehr gewonnen (Schalker lachen da nur müde) und in diesem Jahr soll es noch schlimmer werden, zumindest wenn es nach der neuen Besitzerin geht. Ein Haufen alter Säcke und unerfahrener Jungspunde muss sich zusammenraufen, denn für viele ist es die letzte Chance und für manche die einzige. Die Indianer von Cleveland (1989) läuft etwa 105 Minuten, ist ab 12 Jahren freigegeben und gilt als ikonischer Sportfilmklassiker. Ich habe ihn mir nun vor allem wegen der neuen Synchronisation auf Netflix erneut zugelegt. Ich liebe diesen Streifen wegen seiner sympathischen Figuren, der großartigen Sprüche, die man sich hier um die Ohren haut, und der klassischen Heldenreise, die mit hervorragender Musik unterlegt ist. Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Rene Russo oder Wesley Snipes sie alle sind klasse. Berengers Kniescheiben-Taylor ist ein guter Captain, seine Lovestory darf man jedoch als höchst gefährlich und etwas fehl am Platz betrachten. Die Spielszenen sind grandios und funktionieren auch heute noch einwandfrei. Allein Wild Thing im Finale gegen die Yankees ist einfach nur Hammer. Selbst die Nebenfiguren wie die fiese Besitzerin, der charmante Manager oder die verführerische Susanne Dorn funktionieren hervorragend. Egal ob Training, Spiele oder zwischenmenschliche Interaktionen es bleibt einfach amüsant, unterhaltsam und im Gedächtnis. Unterm Strich bleibt ein Film, der nicht schlechter wird, egal wie alt er ist. Die Figuren machen Spaß, die Handlung ist bekannt, funktioniert aber trotzdem, und dazu gibt es coole Musik. Einzig die Lovestory ist störend, nervig und unpassend. 8 von 10 Punkten. Jesus Christus würde doch sicherlich einen Curveball treffen oder? Na, wir wollen ja keinen heiligen Krieg anzetteln. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/10/25 Full Review Joshua m Fun baseball film. Definitely worth watching even if you are not a fan. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/25/25 Full Review Corey J They feel like a baseball team and it feels like I'm watching a team full of baseball players all with egos and personal goals that conflict with what is best for the team, all until they get it together. This movie is hilarious, dramatic. It is pretty fast at times but it doesn't feel rushed. The most amazing part is how Bob Uecker's parts came in after the movie was finished and his commentary and I can't imagine this movie without it. This is one of the greatest sports movies of all time. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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 Rick 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 47m
Sound Mix
Surround
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