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Eight Men Out

1988·Movie
2h 0min·PG
IMDb7.2Metacritic717.0Rotten Tomatoes87%80%

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Cathartic and nostalgic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Sports, history, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

When the cheering stopped, there were... Eight Men Out.

Buck Weaver and Hap Felsch are young idealistic players on the Chicago White Sox, a pennant-winning team owned by Charles Comiskey - a penny-pinching, hands-on manager who underpays his players and treats them with disdain. And when gamblers and hustlers discover that Comiskey's demoralized players are ripe for a money-making scheme, one by one the team members agree to throw the World Series. But when the White Sox are defeated, a couple of sports writers smell a fix and a national scandal explodes, ripping the cover off America's favorite pastime.
1919 Black Sox ScandalBaseball HistoryCorruption in SportsEnsemble CastMoral AmbiguityAmerican HistorySocial CommentaryTragedy of IdealismHistorical Drama

Crew

Directed by:
John Sayles, Gary Marcus, C.C. Barnes
Written by:
John Sayles, Eliot Asinof
Produced by:
Avy Kaufman, Sarah Green, Georgia Kacandes
Composed by:
Marko Costanzo, Robert Hein, David Brownlow

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Eight Men Out

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Where can I stream Eight Men Out legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuHooplaYouTube TVFandango at Home Free

Eight Men Out is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Eight Men Out worth watching?

75
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Eight Men Out rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Eight Men Out?

2 h 0 min

Eight Men Out runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Eight Men Out?

Critics79
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Eight Men Out much the same way.

Was Eight Men Out a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$6 million

No. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 93% of its budget.

What language is Eight Men Out in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Eight Men Out?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Eight Men Out in 119 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Eight Men Out use?

Evil Cannot Comprehend GoodNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Deal with the DevilAffably EvilMirroring FactionsRoaring Rampage of RevengeThose Two GuysBenevolent BossPersona Non GrataSchemerIdiot BallHistorical Hero Upgradeand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Eight Men Out, including Evil Cannot Comprehend Good, Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!, Deal with the Devil.