61* (2001)

Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews

Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?

In 1961, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees. One, Mantle, was universally loved, while the other, Maris, was universally hated. Both men started off with a bang, and both were nearing Babe Ruth's 60 home run record. Which man would reach it?

Released: 2001-04-28
Genres: TV Movie, Drama, History
Runtime: 2h 9m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 from 152 votes

Directed by Billy Crystal.

Top cast

Barry Pepper as Roger Maris
Thomas Jane as Mickey Mantle
Anthony Michael Hall as Whitey Ford
Richard Masur as Milt Kahn
Bruce McGill as Ralph Houk
Chris Bauer as Bob Cerv
Jennifer Crystal Foley as Pat Maris ('61)
Christopher McDonald as Mel Allen
Haynes Brooke as Detroit Bartender
Bob Gunton as Dan Topping

Full cast & crew

Where to watch 61*

United States: stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max
India: stream on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
Canada: stream on Crave, Crave Amazon Channel; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Australia: stream on Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel

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