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The Comeback Kid

6.019801h 37mNRMovieComedyRomance

A down-on his-luck baseball pitcher finds a new set of rewards coaching a gang of underprivileged youngsters and romancing a career-oriented playground supervisor who, against her better judgment, put the kids in his charge.

DirectorPeter Levin
WriterJoe S. Landon
ProducerLouis Rudolph

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Cast · Directed by Peter Levin

JRJohn Ritter
John Ritter
Bubba Newman
SDSusan Dey
Susan Dey
Megan Barrett
DMDoug McKeon
Doug McKeon
Michael
JGJames Gregory
James Gregory
Scotty
JLJeremy Licht
Jeremy Licht
Paul
DODick O'Neill
Dick O'Neill
Phil
RG
Rod Gist
Ray Carver
MLMichael Lembeck
Michael Lembeck
Tony
PSPatrick Swayze
Patrick Swayze
Chuck
AAAngela Aames
Angela Aames
Sherry
TA
Tan Adams
Shirley
KC
Kevin King Cooper
Tank

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The Comeback Kid — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Comeback Kid?

The Comeback Kid isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Comeback Kid on Netflix?

No, The Comeback Kid is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Comeback Kid on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Comeback Kid isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Comeback Kid for free?

The Comeback Kid isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Comeback Kid?

The Comeback Kid hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 30, 1980. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.