Movie

The Babe

“There Was Only One.”

★ 5.7(168)19921h 55m

The Babe is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch The Babe

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Good to know

Director: Arthur Hiller
Release date: 1992-04-17
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Box office: $17,530,973
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Waterhorse Productions

The Babe — trailer

About The Babe

The Babe is a 1992 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Arthur Hiller, starring John Goodman, Kelly McGillis and Trini Alvarado. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 168 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Babe in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A chronicle of Babe Ruth's phenomenal story--from his hard knock beginnings at a Baltimore orphanage, to his meteoric rise to baseball superstardom and his poignant retirement from the game. His amazing career included seven American League pennants, four World Series championships, two tempestuous marriages and a wild lifestyle that earned him numerous suspensions.

Cast

John Goodman

Babe Ruth

Kelly McGillis

Claire Ruth

Trini Alvarado

Helen Ruth

Randy Steinmeyer

Ty Cobb

James Cromwell

Brother Mathias

Michael McGrady

Lou Gehrig

Richard Tyson

Guy Bush

Joseph Ragno

Miller Huggins

Ralph Marrero

Frank 'Ping' Bodie

Bernard Kates

Colonel Jack Ruppert

Stevie Lee

Eddie the Bat Boy

Bruce Boxleitner

Jumpin' Joe Dugan

Themes & keywords

sportsbaseballhistorical figure

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Babe in Canada?+

In Canada, The Babe is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Babe on Netflix?+

The Babe is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Babe?+

The Babe has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in The Babe?+

The Babe stars John Goodman, Kelly McGillis, Trini Alvarado, Randy Steinmeyer and James Cromwell.

When did The Babe come out?+

The Babe is a 1992 movie directed by Arthur Hiller.

What genre is The Babe?+

The Babe is Drama film.

Who directed The Babe?+

The Babe was directed by Arthur Hiller.