61* (2001)
Overview
In 1961, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees. One, Mantle, was universally loved, while the other, Maris, was universally hated. Both men started off with a bang, and both were nearing Babe Ruth's 60 home run record. Which man would reach it?
Where to watch 61*
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
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| United States | HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, Now TV Cinema | — | — |
| Canada | Crave | — | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, HBO Max | — | — |
| Ireland | Now TV Cinema, HBO Max | — | — |
| New Zealand | HBO Max | — | — |
| India | JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | — | — |
| Netherlands | HBO Max | — | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max | — | — |
| Mexico | HBO Max | — | — |
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What is 61* about?
In 1961, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees. One, Mantle, was universally loved, while the other, Maris, was universally hated. Both men started off with a bang, and both were nearing Babe Ruth's 60 home run record. Which man would reach it? 61* is a TV Movie, Drama, History movie, released on 2001-04-28, runtime 129 minutes.
Is 61* worth watching?
TMDB users rate 61* 7.0 out of 10 from 155 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch 61*?
In the United States, 61* streams on HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Billy Crystal
Cast
- Barry Pepper as Roger Maris
- Thomas Jane as Mickey Mantle
- Anthony Michael Hall as Whitey Ford
- Richard Masur as Milt Kahn
- Bruce McGill as Ralph Houk
- Chris Bauer as Bob Cerv
- Jennifer Crystal Foley as Pat Maris ('61)
- Christopher McDonald as Mel Allen
- Haynes Brooke as Detroit Bartender
- Bob Gunton as Dan Topping
- Donald Moffat as Ford Frick
- Joe Grifasi as Phil Rizzuto
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