# Mr. Baseball (1992)

> A fading American baseball star is sent to Japan, where culture shock, team conflict, and romance challenge his arrogant identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11297

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Fred Schepisi
- Cast: Tom Selleck, Ken Takakura, Aya Takanashi, Toshi Shioya, Dennis Haysbert, Art LaFleur, Nicholas Cascone, Larry Pennell
- TMDB rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104926/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, breezy, self deprecating, lazy sunday, sports movie night

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