Baseball is an American pastime that brings families together and provides a great opportunity for parents to teach children about family values and how to work as a team. Whether they are big fans of the game or not, most kids love to watch movies that feature their favorite sport and these movies are perfect for a fun family movie night.
Here are some of the best baseball kids movie that you can choose to enjoy with your children:
This animated classic tells the story of a young boy who receives an entire major league franchise in his grandfather’s will and turns it into a powerhouse team in this heartwarming film. Children will love the movie’s fun-filled storyline and the way that it teaches them that it is possible to achieve anything if you try hard enough.
When Scotty Smalls moves into his idyllic suburban neighborhood, he immediately makes friends with the neighborhood baseball players in the “Sandlot” and they embark on a series of funny and adventurous childhood adventures together. The movie is not only a classic baseball comedy that will appeal to baseball fans but it also incorporates elements of drama, romance and even a little bit of fantasy.
Billy Bob Thornton stars as a former Major League player who begrudgingly agrees to coach a misfit Little League team in this edgy and funny baseball movie for tweens. While the movie does have some moments of gravity, children will enjoy the comedic rants by Billy Bob Thornton and they will be inspired by the team’s determination to overcome all obstacles.