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The Babe Ruth Story

6.119481h 46mNRMovieDrama

The baseball player goes from wayward youth to Boston Red Sox pitcher to New York Yankees home-run hero.

DirectorRoy Del Ruth
WritersGeorge Callahan·Bob Considine
ProducerRoy Del Ruth

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Roy Del Ruth

WBWilliam Bendix
William Bendix
George Herman 'Babe' Ruth
CTClaire Trevor
Claire Trevor
Claire Hodgson Ruth
CBCharles Bickford
Charles Bickford
Brother Matthias
SLSam Levene
Sam Levene
Phil Conrad
WFWilliam Frawley
William Frawley
Jack Dunn
GNGertrude Niesen
Gertrude Niesen
Nightclub Singer
FL
Fred Lightner
Miller Huggins
SCStanley Clements
Stanley Clements
Western Union Boy
RERobert Ellis
Robert Ellis
Babe Ruth as a Boy (as Bobby Ellis)
LGLloyd Gough
Lloyd Gough
Gambler Dalton
MBMatt Briggs
Matt Briggs
Colonel Jacob Ruppert
PCPaul Cavanagh
Paul Cavanagh
Dr. Menzies

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The Babe Ruth Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Babe Ruth Story?

The Babe Ruth Story isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Babe Ruth Story on Netflix?

No, The Babe Ruth Story is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Babe Ruth Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Babe Ruth Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Babe Ruth Story for free?

The Babe Ruth Story isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Babe Ruth Story based on a true story?

Yes — The Babe Ruth Story is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).