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1992115 minDrama

The Babe

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Is The Babe worth watching? With a rating of 5.6/10, this Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Babe Synopsis

A chronicle of Babe Ruth's phenomenal story--from his hard knock beginnings at a Baltimore orphanage, to his meteoric rise to baseball superstardom and his poignant retirement from the game. His amazing career included seven American League pennants, four World Series championships, two tempestuous marriages and a wild lifestyle that earned him numerous suspensions.

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Top Cast

John Goodman
John GoodmanBabe Ruth
Kelly McGillis
Kelly McGillisClaire Ruth
Trini Alvarado
Trini AlvaradoHelen Ruth
Randy Steinmeyer
Randy SteinmeyerTy Cobb
James Cromwell
James CromwellBrother Mathias
Michael McGrady
Michael McGradyLou Gehrig
Richard Tyson
Richard TysonGuy Bush
Joseph Ragno
Joseph RagnoMiller Huggins
Ralph Marrero
Ralph MarreroFrank 'Ping' Bodie
Bernard Kates
Bernard KatesColonel Jack Ruppert

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Is The Babe worth watching?

The Babe has received mixed reviews with a 5.6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is The Babe hit or flop?

The Babe has received average ratings (5.6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Babe?

The Babe is a Drama movie that A chronicle of Babe Ruth's phenomenal story--from his hard knock beginnings at a Baltimore orphanage, to his meteoric rise to baseball superstardom an...

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Critic Reviews

GenerationofSwineJan 12, 2023
★ 2

Well, John Goodman turns The Babe into a clown, and one that isn't very well balanced. It's almost like he was playing two different characters, one with actual depth and one with the depth of a tea spoon and would switch back and forth without the two intersecting to form a complete whole. And that is where the film really failed. You never get the sense that you are watching the same protagonist from one scene to the next. It really could have been a decent flick (despite how far it veered from the actual legend) if the character was consistent.