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Talent for the Game

7.019911h 31mMovieDrama

Virgil Sweet is on the verge of losing his job as a talent scout with the California Angels when he discovers Sammy Bodeen, a country boy with no pro ball experience, but with a pitching arm no one has seen the like of.

DirectorRobert M. Young
WritersDavid Himmelstein·Thomas Michael Donnelly
ProducersMartin Elfand·David Wisnievitz

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert M. Young

EOEdward James Olmos
Edward James Olmos
Virgil Sweet
LBLorraine Bracco
Lorraine Bracco
Bobbie Henderson
JSJamey Sheridan
Jamey Sheridan
Tim Weaver
TKTerry Kinney
Terry Kinney
Gil Lawrence
JCJeff Corbett
Jeff Corbett
Sammy Bodeen
TBTom Bower
Tom Bower
Reverend Bodeen
JCJanet Carroll
Janet Carroll
Rachel Bodeen
FPFelton Perry
Felton Perry
Fred
TR
Thomas Ryan
Paul
DH
Daniel A. Haro
Burns
MS
Murphy Sua
Dick Bortner
DR
David Riley
Toby Curry

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Talent for the Game — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Talent for the Game?

Talent for the Game isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Talent for the Game on Netflix?

No, Talent for the Game is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Talent for the Game on Amazon Prime Video?

Talent for the Game isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Talent for the Game for free?

Talent for the Game isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.