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Top 10 Lists July 23, 2026

The Best Family Baseball Movies to Enjoy Before the World Series

As excitement mounts for the World Series, it’s the perfect time to have a family movie night celebrating America’s favorite pastime. From uplifting underdog stories like ROOKIE OF THE YEAR to inspiring classics like ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD, these baseball movies are a homerun for the entire family.

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TOUCHING BASE

Family Documentary · Not Rated

TOUCHING BASE is a fascinating, inspiring documentary about a group of men from all walks of life who spend their free time playing sports in prisons so they can witness and disciple the prisoners. Many years ago, Dale Gladding from Morristown, N.J.…

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RUNNING THE BASES

Family Drama/Sports Drama · PG

RUNNING THE BASES tells about a high school baseball coach who runs afoul of the school superintendent when the coach brings the superintendent’s son to Christ. As a senior in high school, Luke Brooks discovers he has the same congenital heart defect…

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IT’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN

Family Kids, animation · G

IT’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN is a classic animated Halloween Peanuts special streaming on Apple+ that's been entertaining children since its initial 1966 release. The special features Charlie Brown and his group of friends as they enjoy the holiday. However, while…

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IT AIN’T OVER

Family Documentary · PG

IT AIN’T OVER is a documentary about the life of famed New York Yankees catcher, Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra. Yogi was a larger-than-life presence to his teammates, family and all who knew him. The movie details his feats as a formidable major…

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THE SAINT OF SECOND CHANCES

Discernment Documentary

THE SAINT OF SECOND CHANCES is a Netflix documentary about Mike Veeck, the son of legendary Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck. Left with no direction when his father sold the team, Mike drifted into alcoholism until he met his wife, who…

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THE HILL (2023)

Discernment Drama/Sports Drama · PG

THE HILL tells the inspiring true story of Rickey Hill, a boy with a spinal disease whose dream is to play Major League Baseball. Despite having to wear leg braces during his childhood, and his father’s strong desire for him to become…

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YOU GOTTA BELIEVE (2024)

Discernment Drama/Sports Drama · PG

YOU GOTTA BELIEVE is a sports drama based on the inspiring true story of a Little League team from Dallas, Texas who defy the odds. The movie tells the team’s journey through the eyes of Robert, the first baseman, whose father, Bobby,…

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