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Fear Strikes Out

7.219571h 40mMovieDrama

True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.

DirectorRobert Mulligan
WritersTed Berkman·Raphael Blau
ProducerAlan J. Pakula

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Mulligan

APAnthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins
Jimmy Piersall
KMKarl Malden
Karl Malden
John Piersall
NMNorma Moore
Norma Moore
Mary Piersall
AWAdam Williams
Adam Williams
Doctor Brown
PWPerry Wilson
Perry Wilson
Mrs. John Piersall
PVPeter J. Votrian
Peter J. Votrian
Jim Piersall as a Boy
RBRichard Bull
Richard Bull
Reporter Slade (uncredited)
MJMorgan Jones
Morgan Jones
Sandy Allen (uncredited)
EBEdd Byrnes
Edd Byrnes
Boy in Car Assisting Jimmy Up Stairway (uncredited)
BHBrian G. Hutton
Brian G. Hutton
Bernie Sherwill (uncredited)
BB
Bart Burns
Joe Cronin (uncredited)

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Fear Strikes Out — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fear Strikes Out?

Fear Strikes Out isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Fear Strikes Out on Netflix?

No, Fear Strikes Out is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Fear Strikes Out on Amazon Prime Video?

Fear Strikes Out isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Fear Strikes Out for free?

Fear Strikes Out isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Fear Strikes Out based on a true story?

Yes — Fear Strikes Out is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).