Movie

Talent for the Game

“Some men are born with a gift, and some are born to discover it.”

★ 7.0(5)19911h 31m

Talent for the Game is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Talent for the Game

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Director: Robert M. Young
Release date: 1991-04-26
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Talent for the Game — trailer

About Talent for the Game

Talent for the Game is a 1991 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Robert M. Young, starring Edward James Olmos, Lorraine Bracco and John E. Coleman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Talent for the Game in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Virgil Sweet is on the verge of losing his job as a talent scout with the California Angels when he discovers Sammy Bodeen, a country boy with no pro ball experience, but with a pitching arm no one has seen the like of.

Cast

Edward James Olmos

Virgil Sweet

Lorraine Bracco

Bobbie

John E. Coleman

Angels Coach

Jeff Corbett

Sammy Bodeen

Jamey Sheridan

Tim Weaver

Terry Kinney

Gil Lawrence

Thomas Ryan

Paul

Felton Perry

Fred

Tom Bower

Rev. Bodeen

Janet Carroll

Rachel Bodeen

James Keane

Ray Coffey

Dennis Boutsikaris

Greg Rossi

Themes & keywords

sportsbaseball

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Talent for the Game in Australia?+

In Australia, Talent for the Game is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Talent for the Game on Netflix?+

Talent for the Game is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Talent for the Game?+

Talent for the Game has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Talent for the Game?+

Talent for the Game stars Edward James Olmos, Lorraine Bracco, John E. Coleman, Jeff Corbett and Jamey Sheridan.

When did Talent for the Game come out?+

Talent for the Game is a 1991 movie directed by Robert M. Young.

What genre is Talent for the Game?+

Talent for the Game is Drama film.

Who directed Talent for the Game?+

Talent for the Game was directed by Robert M. Young.