Eight Men Out
1988, English. Directed by John Sayles.
When the cheering stopped, there were... Eight Men Out.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 295 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- John SaylesDirector
- John CusackBuck Weaver
- Clifton JamesCharles Comiskey
- Michael LernerArnold Rothstein
- Christopher LloydBill Burns
- John MahoneyKid Gleason
- Charlie SheenHap Felsch
- David StrathairnEddie Cicotte
- D. B. Sweeney'Shoeless' Joe Jackson
- Don HarveySwede Risberg
- Michael RookerChick Gandil
- Perry LangFred McMullin
- James ReadLefty Williams
Details
- Released
- 2 September 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Sayles
- Budget
- $6.1M
- Box office
- $5.7M
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Eight Men Out: quick answers
Is Eight Men Out worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 295 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Eight Men Out?
Eight Men Out runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Eight Men Out have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Eight Men Out. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Eight Men Out parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Eight Men Out is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Eight Men Out on?
Eight Men Out isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Eight Men Out?
If you liked Eight Men Out, try 61*, Munich - The Edge of War, The Hill.
Who directed Eight Men Out?
Eight Men Out (1988) was directed by John Sayles and stars John Cusack, Clifton James, Michael Lerner.