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The Great American Pastime

7.019561h 30mMovieComedy

Bruce Hallerton becomes coach of the Panthers, a little league baseball team. The fact that an attractive widow has her son on the team causes problems with his wife.

DirectorHerman Hoffman
WriterNathaniel Benchley
ProducerHenry Berman

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Cast · Directed by Herman Hoffman

TETom Ewell
Tom Ewell
Bruce Hallerton
AFAnne Francis
Anne Francis
Betty Hallerton
AMAnn Miller
Ann Miller
Doris Patterson
DJDean Jones
Dean Jones
Buck Rivers
RLRudy Lee
Rudy Lee
Dennis Hallerton
JPJudson Pratt
Judson Pratt
Ed Ryder
RBRaymond Bailey
Raymond Bailey
George Carruthers
BK
Budd Knapp
Mr. Dawson
BJ
Bob Jellison
Mr. O'Keefe
LSLomax Study
Lomax Study
Headwaiter (uncredited)
DG
Dick Gordon
Father (uncredited)

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The Great American Pastime — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Great American Pastime?

The Great American Pastime isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Great American Pastime on Netflix?

No, The Great American Pastime is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Great American Pastime on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Great American Pastime isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Great American Pastime for free?

The Great American Pastime 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 Great American Pastime?

The Great American Pastime hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 16, 1957. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.