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A League of Their Own

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A League of Their Own (1992)

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Reviews Counted:36

Fresh:18

Rotten:18

Average Rating:2.8/10

Consensus: Sentimental and light, but still thoroughly charming, A League of Their Own is buoyed by solid performances from a wonderful cast.

Runtime: 2 hrs 8 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: In 1943 when the ranks of professional male baseball players were leaving for the war, a group of ladies left their homes to become part of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and... In 1943 when the ranks of professional male baseball players were leaving for the war, a group of ladies left their homes to become part of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and kept baseball alive for a grateful nation. This is their story. Dottie Hinson (Geena Davis) is the team's most gifted player,and the camaraderie and jealousy with her sister (Lori Petty) is part of this film's charm and complexity. Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks) is the drunken ex-player and slob manager who eventually brings the team to success. Directed by Penny Marshall (BIG, AWAKENINGS) and also starring Madonna, Jon Lovitz and Bill Pullman. [More]

Starring: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna, Lori Petty

Starring: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna, Lori Petty, Jon Lovitz, Rosie O'Donnell, David Strathairn, Garry Marshall, Bill Pullman, Tracy Reiner, Bitty Schram, Ann Cusack, Anne Ramsay, Janet Jones, Téa Leoni, Megan Cavanagh

Director: Penny Marshall

Director: Penny Marshall

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Reviews for A League of Their Own

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08/03/07
Exclaim!

A smart, funny movie that continues to entertain with every new viewing.

Full Review Source: DVDJournal.com | comment Comment
10/29/06
Betsy Bozdech
Betsy Bozdech
DVDJournal.com

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05/16/05
Brian Balchack
Brian Balchack
MovieWeb
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11/07/04
Kage Alan
Kage Alan
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08/14/04
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Alysa Salzberg
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05/10/04
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05/09/04
Boxoffice Magazine

A must-have for any true baseball fan's collection.

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05/02/04
Bob Bloom
Bob Bloom
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Ken Miyamoto
Ken Miyamoto
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Mike Long
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04/09/04
Glenn Martin Erickson
Glenn Martin Erickson
DVD Savant

Like Sammy Sosa, A League of Their Own gets better with age.

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03/26/04
James Plath
James Plath
DVDTown.com

It’s largely the presence and performance of Tom Hanks as washed-up Major League hero Jimmy Dugan that lifts this a cut above the average sport movie.

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12/05/03
Gary Panton
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07/23/02
Steve Koukoulas
Steve Koukoulas
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