Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- hopeful
- witty
- family movie night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics found the film a mixed but generally accessible family sports comedy, with some praise for avoiding condescension while offering a familiar underdog story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Twelve-year-old Billy inherits the Minnesota Twins and becomes their manager despite the players' professional experience.
Billy must win the trust of proud players while helping a struggling baseball organization improve.
Billy's extensive baseball knowledge and instinct for the team's needs give him credibility despite his age.
Billy approaches ownership and management with sincere enthusiasm, turning a failing team into an arena for possibility.
Films like Little Big League, and why
The Mighty Ducks
family-friendly sports comedy centered on an unlikely young figure managing adult athletes
Angels in the Outfield
uplifting youth sports comedy combining mentorship, team conflict, and underdog momentum
Rookie of the Year
baseball-focused family comedy with an unconventional protagonist and feel-good ensemble dynamics
The Bad News Bears
warm underdog sports drama about team unity and overcoming entrenched expectations
Movie Details
- Director
- Andrew Scheinman
- Release Date
- 1994-06-29
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (123)
Cast
- Luke Edwards
- Timothy Busfield
- John Ashton
- Ashley Crow
- Kevin Dunn
- Billy L. Sullivan
- Miles Feulner
- Jonathan Silverman
- Dennis Farina
- Jason Robards
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Little Big League about?
- A baseball-loving twelve-year-old inherits the Minnesota Twins and must earn the respect of the grown men he is suddenly appointed to lead.
- What is Little Big League like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Little Big League as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Little Big League violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Little Big League.
- What did critics think of Little Big League?
- Critics found the film a mixed but generally accessible family sports comedy, with some praise for avoiding condescension while offering a familiar underdog story.
- Which films are like Little Big League?
- Films with a similar feel include The Mighty Ducks, Angels in the Outfield, Rookie of the Year, and The Bad News Bears.
- How long is Little Big League?
- Little Big League runs 119 minutes.
- Where can I watch Little Big League?
- In United States, Little Big League is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
