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Bull Durham

1988Movie1 h 48 minR

ComedyRomance
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic737.1Rotten Tomatoes97%82%

A romantic, nostalgic comedy movie about sports and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Romance is a lot like baseball. It's not whether you win or lose. It's how you play the game.

Veteran catcher Crash Davis is brought to the minor league Durham Bulls to help their up and coming pitching prospect, "Nuke" Laloosh. Their relationship gets off to a rocky start and is further complicated when baseball groupie Annie Savoy sets her sights on the two men.

Feels like

  • Baseball Romance
  • Minor League
  • Character-Driven
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Nostalgic Feel
  • Love Triangle
  • Sports Comedy
  • Southern Charm
  • Iconic Quotes

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Ron Shelton
Written by
Ron Shelton
Produced by
Mark Burg, Thom Mount
Music by
Michael Convertino

Everyone

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Facts

June 15, 1988 · 1 h 48 min · R

Released
June 15, 1988
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$51 million
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

The Cameo, Mondegreen Gag, Seduction-Proof Marriage +9

  • The Cameo
  • Mondegreen Gag
  • Seduction-Proof Marriage
  • Character Filibuster
  • Cool Car
  • The Ken Burns Effect
  • College Widow
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Serious Business
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Informed Ability
  • Flirtatious Smack on the Ass

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bull Durham?"

Questions about Bull Durham

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bull Durham?

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In the United States, Bull Durham streams on YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Bull Durham worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Bull Durham okay for kids?

RStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Bull Durham make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Bull Durham 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.

Was Bull Durham a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$51 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $51 million worldwide, 7.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Bull Durham use?

The CameoMondegreen GagSeduction-Proof MarriageCharacter FilibusterCool CarThe Ken Burns EffectCollege WidowNo Celebrities Were HarmedSerious BusinessPrecision F-StrikeInformed AbilityFlirtatious Smack on the Assand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including The Cameo, Mondegreen Gag, and Seduction-Proof Marriage.