The Babe (1992): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Babe is a 1992 drama directed by Arthur Hiller, starring John Goodman as Babe Ruth, Kelly McGillis and Robert Swan. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $19.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Waterhorse Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Babe About?
The premise of The Babe without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
From a rough upbringing in a Baltimore orphanage to becoming baseball’s first larger‑than‑life star, the film traces Babe Ruth’s meteoric rise, his dominance that yielded seven American League pennants and four World Series titles, two stormy marriages, a flamboyant lifestyle and numerous suspensions, and his bittersweet retirement from the game.
The Babe Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- babe ruth character
- character name as title
- nickname as title
- scene during opening credits
- aerial camera shot
- slimehouse
- baseball sport
- year 1902
- year 1914
- year 1916
- year 1934
- year 1948
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- legend
- eating
- bseball superstar
- husband wife reltionship
- fenway park boston
- abandoned child
- year 1935
- baseball bat
- younger version of character
- overweight boy
- immaturity
- unfaithfulness
- drinking
- 1932 world series
- athlete
- baseball pitcher
- nickname
- marital infidelity
- drink
- baseball player
- extramarital affair
- home run
- forbes field pittsburg
- showgirl
- folk hero
- man has sex with four women at one time
- brothel
- chicago illinois
- boys school
- boy
- irresponsibility
- danville illinois
- second marriage
- wrigley field chicago
- food
- new orleans louisiana
- king of swat
- baseball
The Babe Cast & Characters
John Goodman leads the cast as Babe Ruth, with Kelly McGillis as Claire Ruth and Robert Swan as George Ruth Sr.. Directed by Arthur Hiller; 35 actors are credited in all.
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Director Arthur Hiller
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John Goodman as Babe Ruth -
Kelly McGillis as Claire Ruth - Robert Swan as George Ruth Sr.
- Elizabeth Greenberg as Dorothy Ruth
Also Starring in The Babe
· 31 more- James Cromwell Brother Mathias
- J.C. Quinn Jack Dunn
- Larry Cedar Forbes Field Announcer
- Peter Donat Frazee
- Trini Alvarado Helen Ruth
- Michael McGrady Lou Gehrig
- Bernard Kates Colonel Jack Ruppert
- Stephen Caffrey Johnny Sylvester (at 30)
- Bruce Boxleitner Jumpin' Joe Dugan
- W. Earl Brown Herb Pennock
- Michael Papajohn Heckler
- Richard Tyson Guy Bush
- Michael Krawic Theatre-Goer
- Joseph Ragno Miller Huggins
- Danny Goldring Bill Carrigan
- Jim Ortlieb Scribe
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- Alan Johnson Orphanage Reporter
- Michael Nicolosi Jimmy Colosimmo
- Matt Doherty Boy in Car
- Shannon Cochran Flapper
- Stevie Lee Eddie the Bat Boy
- Kara Zediker Redhead
- Ralph Marrero Frank 'Ping' Bodie
- Gene Weygandt Mr. Sylvester
- Tricia Munford Ida Dugan, Jump's Wife
- Randy Steinmeyer Ty Cobb
- Bernie Gigliotti Al Capone
- Brendan Hutt Boy at St. Mary's
- Jeffrey Wiseman Boy at St. Mary's
- Scott Haven Scribe
- Johanna McKay Yankee Wife
More from Arthur Hiller
More films directed by Arthur Hiller, best-rated first: The Hospital, The Out of Towners, The In-Laws and The Americanization of Emily.
The Babe Plot Summary
What happens in The Babe from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1902, tracing the early life of George Herman Ruth Jr. as he is sent to St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, a reform school and orphanage. The story follows the boy’s rough start under the care of the institution, where he is schooled by Catholic missionaries and teased for his size. At the school, the Head of Discipline, Brother Matthias Boutlier, introduces him to the game that would redefine his life; Ruth’s bat quickly shatters expectations as he launches towering drives that astonish the adults around him. (portrayed by James Cromwell as Brother Matthias Boutlier)
Full summary
The whole story of The Babe, scene by scene
The Babe Box Office
The Babe grossed $19.9 million worldwide. $17.5 million came from the US and Canada and $2.4 million (12%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$19.9M
- US & Canada
- $17.5M
- International
- $2.4M
The Babe Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Babe.
How Well Do You Know The Babe?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Brother Matthias Boutlier, the disciplinarian who introduces young Ruth to baseball?
Cars in The Babe
11 cars on screen, including the 1911 Cadillac Thirty and the Indian unknown.
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1911 Cadillac Thirty Minor role -
Indian unknown Minor role -
1921 Packard Single Six Minor role -
Ford Model T Background role
The Babe Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “The (1992)” and “The Babe - La leggenda”.
- Also known as
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- The (1992)
- The Babe - La leggenda
- The Babe - Ein amerikanischer Traum
- Gentleman Babe
- 베이브
- Ânsia de Viver
- El ídolo
- Бэйб был только один
- 全垒打王
- 夢を生きた男/ザ・ベーブ
- Zirve Yolunda
- Babe, le bambino
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Movies Like The Babe
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Babe Ruth Story, Slide, Babe, Slide and Headin’ Home.
The Babe FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Babe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Babe?
The Babe runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Babe released?
The Babe was released on April 17, 1992.
Who directed The Babe?
The Babe was directed by Arthur Hiller.
More films by Arthur Hiller Who is in the cast of The Babe?
The Babe stars John Goodman as Babe Ruth, Kelly McGillis as Claire Ruth and Robert Swan as George Ruth Sr., among 35 credited actors.
How much did The Babe make at the box office?
The Babe grossed $19.9 million worldwide ($17.5 million domestic, $2.4 million international).
Does The Babe have a post-credit scene?
No. The Babe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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