The League

2023·Movie
1h 43min
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic91–Rotten Tomatoes96%80%

Where to watch

HuluKanopyHoopla

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

The League fingerprint

Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, sports, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The Negro Leagues: changing the game, transforming America

The triumphs and challenges of Negro League baseball in the early 20th century. Through rare footage and interviews with iconic players like Satchel Paige and Buck O'Neil, as well as Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron, the film highlights the league's pivotal role in Black communities and the impact of integration.
Historical DocumentaryNegro League BaseballCivil Rights EraSports HistoryCommunity ResilienceInspirational StoriesArchival FootageBlack Cultural ImpactSocial JusticeEducational

Crew

Directed by:
Sam Pollard
Written by:
Byron Motley, Bob Motley
Produced by:
Nina Dobrev, Questlove, Tariq Trotter
Composed by:
Kathryn Bostic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The League

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The League legally?

HuluKanopyHoopla

The League is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The League worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The League?

1 h 43 min

The League runs 1 h 43 min.

Is The League based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The League?

Critics94
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate The League higher (94) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The League in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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