Million Dollar Arm (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2014, Million Dollar Arm is a drama film directed by Craig Gillespie, running about 124 minutes. “Sometimes to win, sometimes you have to change the game” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent JB Bernstein dreams up a wild game plan to find Major League Baseball’s next great pitcher from a pool of cricket players in India. He soon discovers two young men who can throw a fastball but know nothing about the game of baseball. Or America. It’s an incredible and touching journey that will change them all — especially JB, who learns valuable lessons about teamwork, commitment and family.
Who’s in it. Million Dollar Arm stars Jon Hamm as J. B. Bernstein, Bill Paxton as Tom House, Lake Bell as Brenda Paauwe and Suraj Sharma as Rinku, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Million Dollar Arm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Million Dollar Arm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Million Dollar Arm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Million Dollar Arm (2014)?
- In US, Million Dollar Arm is available to 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 Million Dollar Arm worth watching?
- Million Dollar Arm holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Million Dollar Arm?
- Million Dollar Arm stars Jon Hamm, Bill Paxton, Lake Bell, Suraj Sharma and Aasif Mandvi.
- When was Million Dollar Arm released?
- Million Dollar Arm was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.