Race for the Record (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film
Released in 1998, Race for the Record is a documentary film, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Babe Ruth set a record in 1927 by hitting 60 home runs in one season. 34 years later, Roger Maris broke that record. Another 37 years passed before that record was broken by Mark McGwire. Five days after McGwire's feat, Sammy Sosa broke the brand new record. And the race was on! Fans watched breathlessly as the record passed between the two men and time left in the season dwindled. Relive it all, from Ruth, to Maris, to the final days of the 1998 Sosa/McGwire slug-fest.
Who’s in it. Race for the Record stars Len Cariou as Narrator, Mark McGwire as Himself, Sammy Sosa as Himself and Roger Maris as Himself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Race for the Record page.
If you liked it. Fans of Race for the Record tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Race for the Record (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Race for the Record change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Race for the Record?
- Race for the Record stars Len Cariou, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Roger Maris and Babe Ruth.