61*

61* (2001)

  • 80% of critics liked it
    (15 reviews)

  • 85% of users liked it
    (15,034 ratings)

Noted baseball fan Billy Crystal directed this made-for-cable drama set in the summer of 1961, as two of the strongest hitters in the major leagues, Mickey Mantle (Thomas Jane) and Roger Maris (Barry Pepper), find themselves neck and neck in a battle to break Babe Ruth's long-standing record for… More

Unrated, 2 hr. 10 min.
Directed By
Billy Crystal
Written By
Hank Steinberg
Genres
Drama, Television
In Theaters
Apr 28, 2001 Wide
On DVD
Sep 11, 2001

Critic Reviews

  • Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

    A great baseball movie solidly directed by Billy Crystal. You can tell he's a Yankee fan, but also does not hesitate from showing the warts on some of his idols.

  • Clint Morris, Moviehole

    One of the best telemovies I've ever seen...simply sensational

  • David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

    ...[features] two superb performances.

  • James Rocchi, Netflix

    Baseball drama from director Billy Crystal has the graceful arc of a well-hit ball.

  • Jon Niccum, Lawrence Journal-World

    A superior baseball movie

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Lenny M


    Quality HBO film, great acting and screenplay. Only movie I've seen where Barry Pepper has a lead role, he's solid as balls.

  • Alice S


    What a wonderful movie! I was all "Awwww!" and "Noooo!" and "Yaaaay!" Full of exciting sports, devastating injuries, and heartwarming camaraderie. Barry Pepper is hella sexy. I love the scene the night before the 61st, during which Maris talks to his… More

  • Jose Z


    Great movie, , its a film with a very emotive momentum, its funny when it needs to be, and the best of all is that its a true story. Maybe one of greatest sports movies ever. No matter if tour're a baseball fan or not, this film will entertain you till the end of it. Barry Pepper… More

  • Leo L


    A great film!

  • Jared H


    One of my favorite baseball movies. Roger Maris still holds the record in my heart... F Bonds and McGwire! Cheaters!

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