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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 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 Dec 25
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
Amiable but predictable. Go to Full Review
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Pat N Jan 28 Loved seeing Bob Ueker in action See more Sarah R Jan 27 A fantastic classic and feel good baseball movie. It’s goofy and doesn’t take itself too seriously. See more James G Jan 25 Better than I remembered. Uke funny as ever. See more Ronald F Nov 24 one of my go-to movies, i watched Major League frequently over the years and it never gets old. The love story with Berenger and Russo is a bit unnecessary, but this is the only criticism i have, its a funny movie with a touch of gritty realism, a great cast with Sheen, Berenger, Snipes etc. and i guess one of the most iconic uses of the song "Wild Thing" (or any song in a movie) in the finale. See more Nov 10 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. See more Joshua m @Flameon Oct 25 Fun baseball film. Definitely worth watching even if you are not a fan. See more 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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