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Bang the Drum Slowly

1973·Movie
1h 36min·PG
66
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Nothing is more important than friendship. Not fame, not money, not death.

The story of a New York pro baseball team and two of its players. Henry Wiggen is the star pitcher and Bruce Pearson is the normal, everyday catcher who is far from the star player on the team and friend to all of his teammates. During the off-season, Bruce learns that he is terminally ill, and Henry, his only true friend, is determined to be the one person there for him during his last season with the club. Throughout the course of the season, Henry and his teammates attempt to deal with Bruce's impending illness, all the while attempting to make his last year a memorable one.
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Where can I stream Bang the Drum Slowly?

In the United States, Bang the Drum Slowly is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.

Is Bang the Drum Slowly worth watching?

66
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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Is Bang the Drum Slowly okay for kids?

PG

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.