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The Stratton Story

1949Movie1 h 46 min

DramaRomance
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes89%80%

A deeply moving, nostalgic drama movie about sports and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or big ideas.

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Star major league pitcher Monty Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident, but becomes determined to leave the game on his own terms.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Sports Drama
  • Biographical True Story
  • Post-War Americana
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Heartwarming Romance
  • Classic Hollywood Style
  • Resilience and Determination
  • Family Support Narrative
  • Underdog Triumph
  • Nostalgic Baseball Era

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Sam Wood
Written by
Guy Trosper, Douglas Morrow
Produced by
Jack Cummings
Music by
Adolph Deutsch

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Facts

May 12, 1949 · 1 h 46 min · Violence

Released
May 12, 1949
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Stratton Story?"

Questions about The Stratton Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Stratton Story?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Stratton Story from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is The Stratton Story worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is The Stratton Story okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Stratton Story good for date night?

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

Is The Stratton Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.