
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.
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
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.
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