City Without Baseball (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2008, City Without Baseball is a drama film directed by Lawrence Lau Kwok-Cheong, running about 101 minutes. “Funny story of sex and baseball in Hong Kong.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The actual members of the Hong Kong Baseball Team all prove themselves to be natural actors by playing themselves in this fictional youth drama set in 2004. In a city where baseball culture is non-existent, these baseball players are a minority by choice. The experience teaches them to be free-thinkers in dealing with love, friendship and their own sexuality. It also enables them to find the will to live in the face of death and the strength to conquer losing in a spectatorless sport.
Who’s in it. City Without Baseball stars Yu Chung Leung as Chung - Pitcher, Ron Heung as Ron - Pitcher, John Tai as Coach Tai and Jason Tsang as Jason - Catcher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, City Without Baseball has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch City Without Baseball page.
If you liked it. Fans of City Without Baseball tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch City Without Baseball (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for City Without Baseball change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is City Without Baseball worth watching?
- City Without Baseball holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in City Without Baseball?
- City Without Baseball stars Yu Chung Leung, Ron Heung, John Tai, Jason Tsang and Jose Au.