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The Pride of the Yankees

1942Movie2 h 8 minNR

DramaFamily
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes94%89%

A deeply moving, cathartic drama movie about a real life story and history, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

Movies with

Story

Intimate and thrilling drama of a hero of the headlines... the girl who had his love and shared his life, but dared not question his one secret!

The story of the life and career of the baseball hall of famer, Lou Gehrig.

Feels like

  • Classic Hollywood Drama
  • Biographical Sports Film
  • Enduring Romance
  • Inspiring True Story
  • Poignant Tragedy
  • American Heroism
  • Golden Age Cinema
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Emotional Journey

Cast

24 of 83

Crew

Directed by
Sam Wood
Written by
Herman J. Mankiewicz, Jo Swerling
Produced by
Samuel Goldwyn
Music by
Leigh Harline

Everyone

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Facts

July 14, 1942 · 2 h 8 min · NR

Released
July 14, 1942
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
37 countries

Tropes

Gilligan Cut, As You Know, Happily Married +9

  • Gilligan Cut
  • As You Know
  • Happily Married
  • One Head Taller
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • "Eureka!" Moment
  • Insult of Endearment
  • Manly Tears
  • Talent Double
  • The X of Y
  • Mood Whiplash
  • It Will Never Catch On

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Pride of the Yankees?"

Questions about The Pride of the Yankees

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Pride of the Yankees?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Pride of the Yankees streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is The Pride of the Yankees worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is The Pride of the Yankees okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Pride of the Yankees plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Pride of the Yankees good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Pride of the Yankees use?

Gilligan CutAs You KnowHappily MarriedOne Head TallerVery Loosely Based on a True Story"Eureka!" MomentInsult of EndearmentManly TearsTalent DoubleThe X of YMood WhiplashIt Will Never Catch Onand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Gilligan Cut, As You Know, and Happily Married.