Knuckleball! (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6.8

Knuckleball! poster

Released in 2012, Knuckleball! is a documentary film directed by Ricki Stern, running about 93 minutes. “To gain power you must first give up control.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Follows the Boston Red Sox' Tim Wakefield and the New York Mets' R.A. Dickey - the only two major league pitchers who use the unpredictable knuckleball - during the 2011 season.

Who’s in it. Knuckleball! stars Tim Wakefield as Himself, R.A. Dickey as Himself, Charles Hough as Himself and Phil Niekro as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Knuckleball! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knuckleball! page.

If you liked it. Fans of Knuckleball! 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 Knuckleball! (2012)?
In US, Knuckleball! is available to stream on Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Knuckleball! worth watching?
Knuckleball! holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Knuckleball!?
Knuckleball! stars Tim Wakefield, R.A. Dickey, Charles Hough, Phil Niekro and Jim Bouton.
When was Knuckleball! released?
Knuckleball! was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.