Ranking the 5 best Kevin Costner baseball movies ft. Field of Dreams, Bull Durham & more

Baseball fans not only enjoy watching the game on the field but also appreciate baseball-themed movies, including Kevin Costner's allowing them to connect with the sport on a deeper level. Among the actors who have portrayed baseball characters, Costner is one of the most beloved.

Costner is often considered the biggest baseball movie star by fans due to his strong performances in films centered around the game. Apart from acting, the 69-year-old is also a director and producer and has won several accolades, including Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director for his movie Dances with Wolves.

During his four-decade-long acting career, Kevin Costner has starred in several baseball-themed movies. Here's our list ranking the five best Kevin Costner baseball films.

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Five best Kevin Costner baseball movies

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#5 Chasing Dreams

Chasing Dreams (1982) is a movie about a troubled teenager who finds comfort in playing baseball. Costner plays the role of teenager's older brother, but his role is small, and the film received low reviews from fans.

#4 For Love of the Game

In the 1999 romantic sports drama “For Love of the Game,” Costner starring as a veteran MLB pitcher nearing the end of his career reflects on his life and his relationship with his former lover.

The movie has a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb and received mostly positive reactions from fans.

#3 The Upside of Anger

The Upside of Anger (2005) revolves around the female lead Terry (Joan Allen), who is struggling with the disappearance of her husband.

As she deals with her emotions, her neighbor Denny (Costner), a former MLB player, becomes a supportive presence to help her find balance in her life.

#2 Bull Durham

Crash Davis (Costner) is a seasoned minor league catcher, who is brought in to mentor rookie pitcher Ebby Calvin 'Nuke' LaLoosh (Tim Robbins). The movie also features a love triangle involving both male and female lead, Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon).

This 1988 romantic sports comedy was a big commercial hit and is loved by fans, holding a 7/10 rating on IMDb.

#1 Field of Dreams

The 1989 sports fantasy movie “Field of Dreams” is one of the most beloved Kevin Costner films. The movie revolves around Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner), a baseball fan and Iowa farmer, who hears a mysterious voice urging him to build a baseball field in his cornfield.

It holds a 7.5/10 rating on IMDb and was highly appreciated by fans, who lauded Costner’s performance.