Major League
“A comedy with bats and balls.”
Synopsis
When Rachel Phelps inherits the Cleveland Indians from her deceased husband, she's determined to move the team to a warmer climate—but only a losing season will make that possible, which should be easy given the misfits she's hired. Rachel is sure her dream will come true, but she underestimates their will to succeed.
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Major League ≣ 1989 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-16
Top Cast
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Tom Berenger
Jake Taylor
Charlie Sheen
Rick Vaughn
Corbin Bernsen
Roger Dorn
Margaret Whitton
Rachel Phelps
James Gammon
Lou Brown
Rene Russo
Lynn Wells
Wesley Snipes
Willie Mays Hayes
Charles Cyphers
Charlie Donovan
Chelcie Ross
Eddie Harris
Dennis Haysbert
Pedro Cerrano
Andy Romano
Pepper Leach
Bob Uecker
Harry Doyle
Steve Yeager
Duke Temple
Peter Vuckovich
Haywood
Stacy Carroll
Suzanne Dorn
Richard Pickren
Tom
Kevin Crowley
Vic Bolito
Mary Seibel
Thelma
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$75M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.82x
+$64M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David S. Ward
- Screenplay & Story
- David S. Ward
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Major League
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $75M
- Production Studios
- Mirage Enterprises, Morgan Creek Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David S. Ward
David S. Ward
James Newton Howard
Reynaldo Villalobos, James Pergola
Dennis M. Hill, Tony Lombardo
Irby Smith, Chris Chesser, Mark Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
David S. Ward
Director
Irby Smith
Producer
Chris Chesser
Producer
Jeffrey Howard
Production Design
Erica Edell Phillips
Costume Design
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Rick LeFevour
Stunt Coordinator
Dennis M. Hill
Editor
Tony Lombardo
Editor
David S. Ward
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Major League
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Major League about?
When Rachel Phelps inherits the Cleveland Indians from her deceased husband, she's determined to move the team to a warmer climate—but only a losing season will make that possible, which should be easy given the misfits she's hired. Rachel is sure her dream will come true, but she underestimates their will to succeed.
Who directed Major League?
Major League was directed by David S. Ward.
Who stars in Major League?
The principal cast of Major League includes Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Corbin Bernsen, Margaret Whitton, James Gammon.
When was Major League released and how long is it?
Major League was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Major League?
Major League had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $75M at the worldwide box office (6.82 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Major League?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Major League was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Major League?
Major League holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).