Eight Men Out (1988): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Eight Men Out
Director: John Sayles
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1988
Duration: 120 min
Cast: John Cusack, Clifton James, Michael Lerner, Christopher Lloyd, John Mahoney

What Eight Men Out Is About

Buck Weaver and Hap Felsch are young idealistic players on the Chicago White Sox, a pennant-winning team owned by Charles Comiskey - a penny-pinching, hands-on manager who underpays his players and treats them with disdain. And when gamblers and hustlers discover that Comiskey's demoralized players are ripe for a money-making scheme, one by one the team members agree to throw the World Series. But when the White Sox are defeated, a couple of sports writers smell a fix and a national scandal explodes, ripping the cover off America's favorite pastime.

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What is Eight Men Out about?

Buck Weaver and Hap Felsch are young idealistic players on the Chicago White Sox, a pennant-winning team owned by Charles Comiskey - a penny-pinching, hands-on manager who underpays his players and treats them with disdain. And when gamblers and hustlers discover that Comiskey's demoralized players are ripe for a money-making scheme, one by one the team members agree to throw the World Series.

Where can I watch Eight Men Out?

Eight Men Out is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Philo. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Eight Men Out?

Eight Men Out runs for 120 minutes (2h).

When did Eight Men Out come out?

Eight Men Out was released in 1988.

Who directed Eight Men Out?

Eight Men Out was directed by John Sayles.

Who stars in Eight Men Out?

Eight Men Out stars John Cusack, Clifton James, Michael Lerner, Christopher Lloyd.

What is Eight Men Out's rating?

Eight Men Out holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.