The Comeback Kid (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, The Comeback Kid is a comedy, romance and tv movie film directed by Peter Levin, running about 97 minutes. “The only error Bubba made was falling in love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A down-on his-luck baseball pitcher finds a new set of rewards coaching a gang of underprivileged youngsters and romancing a career-oriented playground supervisor who, against her better judgment, put the kids in his charge.
Who’s in it. The Comeback Kid stars John Ritter as Bubba Newman, Susan Dey as Megan Barrett, Doug McKeon as Michael and James Gregory as Scotty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Comeback Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Comeback Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Comeback Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Comeback Kid (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Comeback Kid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Comeback Kid worth watching?
- The Comeback Kid holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Comeback Kid?
- The Comeback Kid stars John Ritter, Susan Dey, Doug McKeon, James Gregory and Michael Lembeck.
- When was The Comeback Kid released?
- The Comeback Kid was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.