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The Slugger's Wife

1985Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

DramaRomance
19
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Metacritic29–Rotten Tomatoes–20%
19
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Metacritic29–Rotten Tomatoes–20%

Summary

Darryl Palmer is a major league baseball player who meets and pursues an attractive singer. After some setbacks, the two are married and sent on an emotional journey that sees his career take off, while hers doesn't.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Hal Ashby
Written by
Neil Simon
Produced by
Bonnie Arnold, Ray Stark
Music by
Patrick Williams

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Facts

March 29, 1985 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
March 29, 1985
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Romance, Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$2 million
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Slugger's Wife?"

Questions about The Slugger's Wife

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Where can I stream The Slugger's Wife?

The Roku

In the United States, The Slugger's Wife is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Slugger's Wife worth watching?

19
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 19 (IMDb 4.4, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 29).

Is The Slugger's Wife okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Slugger's Wife make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Slugger's Wife good for date night?

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