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Say Hey, Willie Mays!

2022Movie1 h 38 min

Documentary
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes100%88%

A nostalgic, hopeful documentary movie about sports and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

A giant on and off the field.

Follow Willie Mays’ life both on and off the field over five decades as he navigated the American sports landscape and the country’s ever-evolving cultural backdrop, all while helping to define what it means to be one of America’s first Black sports superstars. He left an indelible mark in New York City and San Francisco, building a love affair with both cities’ fans.

Feels like

  • Baseball Legend
  • Sports Documentary
  • Civil Rights
  • American History
  • New York City
  • San Francisco
  • Cultural Impact
  • Inspirational
  • Nostalgic

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Nelson George
Produced by
Colin Hanks, Glen Zipper, Sean M. Stuart
Music by
Jessey Drake

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Facts

October 27, 2022 · 1 h 38 min · Documentary

Released
October 27, 2022
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
75 countries

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Where can I stream Say Hey, Willie Mays!?

HBO Max

In the United States, Say Hey, Willie Mays! streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is Say Hey, Willie Mays! worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is Say Hey, Willie Mays! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Say Hey, Willie Mays!?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.