Where to watch Luis Tiant documentary 'The Lost Son of Havana'? All you need to know after MLB legend's recent death

After Luis Tiant's death, it may be a good idea for fans of his or of baseball in general to check out the documentary "The Lost Son of Havana." The movie premiered in 2009, well after Tiant's retirement following the 1982 season and a 19-year career. It currently holds solid ratings of 7.9 on IMDb and 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Tiant was one of the most iconic baseball players of all time, a three-time All-Star known for his unique flair on the mound.

If you'd like to check it out, you will need to head over to Prime Video, which is currently the only streaming location for it. You could also seek out a physical copy or rent one from a video store.

The cast is small since it's a documentary, but it's a who's who of baseball from Tiant's era. The pitcher starred as himself, but so did Carlton Fisk, Peter Gammons, Carl Yastrzemski and George McGovern.

The movie was directed by Jonathan Hock, who also wrote the film's script. He is most known for this movie and his work on ESPN 30 for 30. He also directed "Off the Rez."

The synopsis for "The Lost Son of Havana" details that the film picks up after 46 years in exile with former MLB star Luis Tiant returning to his home country of Cuba, from where he defected. There, he encounters "unexpected demons" but also receives equally unexpected gifts from his family back home.

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Luis Tiant was grateful to be remembered

Death can sometimes strengthen the memories of celebrities. When they're alive, they might not be thought of as much as when they're gone. In 2017, Luis Tiant expressed gratefulness that he was remembered then. He may be remembered even more now.

Luis Tiant was 83 when he died (Imagn)

Via MLB, the former Boston Red Sox star said:

"At least people still remember me and remember what I did all those years. I know what I've had to do with my life, and I'm lucky. I'm lucky I played all those years. God gave me the opportunity to play. What more can you ask? You can't ask for more than that."

Carl Yastrzemski said that there was no "tougher competitor" than Tiant during his playing days. The pitcher won the ERA title twice throughout his career and also played for the Cleveland Indians, now Guardians and the New York Yankees.