Movie

Babe Ruth

“The Life Behind the Legend”

★ 6.9(6)19981h 0m

Babe Ruth is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

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Good to know

Release date: 1998-08-16
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: HBO Sports

About Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth is a 1998 movie in the Documentary genre, starring Liev Schreiber, Babe Ruth and Jean Shepherd. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Babe Ruth in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

As its title implies, this video attempts to go beyond the public persona of one of major league baseball's greatest stars. Accepting Ruth as a larger-than-life figure, this 59-minute video doesn't attempt to rationalize, apologize, or analyze his behavior. Rather, it endeavors to present an unbiased account of the life of George Herman Ruth, contradictions and all.

Cast

Liev Schreiber

Himself - Narrator (voice)

Babe Ruth

Himself (archive footage)

Jean Shepherd

Himself

Themes & keywords

sportsbaseballbiographybaseball player

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Babe Ruth in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Babe Ruth on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Babe Ruth on Netflix?+

Babe Ruth is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

How long is Babe Ruth?+

Babe Ruth has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in Babe Ruth?+

Babe Ruth stars Liev Schreiber, Babe Ruth and Jean Shepherd.

When did Babe Ruth come out?+

Babe Ruth is a 1998 movie.

What genre is Babe Ruth?+

Babe Ruth is Documentary film.