Enoken's Home Run King
1948, Japanese. Directed by Kunio Watanabe.
Postwar! Baseball! Comedy! Enoken plays a superfan of the Yomiuri Giants – the real Tokyo team, with many of its star players "acting" as themselves – who, despite his utter lack of athletic abilities, becomes embroiled in their successes, and their personal lives. Will Enoken help the Giants take the pennant?
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Enoken's Home Run King
Enoken's Home Run King isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 September 1948.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Enoken Collection
Part of a series
Enoken: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 September 1948
- Original title
- エノケンのホームラン王
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kunio Watanabe, Matsuo Kishi
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
Watch before Enoken's Home Run King
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Enoken's Chikiri Kinta Part 2 – Returning Is Scary, but the Weather Will Clear If You Wait
1937 · 7.5/10
NewEarlier in the series
Enoken's Sarutobi Sasuke
Enoken's Sarutobi Sasuke
1937
NewEarlier in the series
Enoken's Hokaibo
Enoken's Hokaibo
1938
NewEarlier in the series
Enoken’s Shrewd Period
1939 · 9.0/10
NewEarlier in the series
Enoken's Kurama Tengu
Enoken's Kurama Tengu
1939
NewEarlier in the series
Enoken's Mori no Ishimatsu
Enoken's Mori no Ishimatsu
1939
NewEarlier in the series
Enoken's Yaji and Kita
Enoken's Yaji and Kita
1939
NewEarlier in the series
Enoken's Cropped Hair
Enoken's Cropped Hair
1940 · 8.0/10
NewEarlier in the series
Enoken Enters the Ring
1940
NewEarlier in the series
Enoken's Bow-Wow General
1940
NewEarlier in the series
After Enoken's Home Run King
What comes next in the series.
If you liked Enoken's Home Run King
Detroit Metal City
2008 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Psychic Kusuo
2017 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mr. Baseball
1992 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry
2016 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2
2010 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition
2024 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Thunderstruck
2012 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Driver's Ed
2026 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
American Dreamer
2022 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
2 Minutes of Fame
2020 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Enoken's Home Run King: quick answers
What should I watch before Enoken's Home Run King?
Watch Enoken's Yaji and Kita (1939), Enoken's Cropped Hair (1940), Enoken Enters the Ring (1940), and Enoken's Bow-Wow General (1940) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Enoken's Home Run King?
Next in the series: Enoken's Singing Detective Story (1948) and Enoken’s Boxing Generation (1949).
Is Enoken's Home Run King worth watching?
Enoken's Home Run King doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Enoken's Home Run King?
Enoken's Home Run King runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does Enoken's Home Run King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Enoken's Home Run King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Enoken's Home Run King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Enoken's Home Run King yet.
Which OTT platform is Enoken's Home Run King on?
Enoken's Home Run King isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 September 1948. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Enoken's Home Run King?
If you liked Enoken's Home Run King, try Detroit Metal City, Psychic Kusuo, Mr. Baseball.
Who directed Enoken's Home Run King?
Enoken's Home Run King (1948) was directed by Kunio Watanabe and stars Kenichi Enomoto, Miyako Haruyama, Haruo Tanaka.