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Bull Durham

1988 · 108 min · Director: Ron Shelton

Bull Durham (1988) is a comedy, directed by Ron Shelton. It stars Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon. It is a story of struggle set in the world of sports. The 108-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What Bull Durham Is About

Ron Shelton's 1988 film follows a veteran player sent down to a minor league baseball team. His job is to bring on a young pitcher. A fan picks one player each season. The film shows sport as a trade; the narrative makes those who never reach the majors its real subject. Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon lead. The director had played in the minor leagues himself. It was shot in North Carolina. Who it's for: those who like baseball and grown-up romantic comedy. Who it's not for: viewers who do not know the sport; the film explains no rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bull Durham about?

Ron Shelton's 1988 film follows a veteran player sent down to a minor league baseball team. His job is to bring on a young pitcher.

Where can I watch Bull Durham?

Bull Durham is available to watch on digital platforms such as MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Bull Durham?

Bull Durham runs for 108 minutes (1h 48m).

When did Bull Durham come out?

Bull Durham was released in 1988.

Who directed Bull Durham?

Bull Durham was directed by Ron Shelton.

Who stars in Bull Durham?

Bull Durham stars Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Trey Wilson.

What is Bull Durham's rating?

Bull Durham holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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