Bang the Drum Slowly
Directed by John D. Hancock
The story of a New York pro baseball team and two of its players. Henry Wiggen is the star pitcher and Bruce Pearson is the normal, everyday catcher who is far from the star player on the team and friend to all of his teammates. During the off-season, Bruce learns that he is terminally ill, and Henry, his only true friend, is determined to be the one person there for him during his last season with the club. Throughout the course of the season, Henry and his teammates attempt to deal with Bruce's impending illness, all the while attempting to make his last year a memorable one.
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Top cast
Michael Moriarty
Henry Wiggen
Robert De Niro
Bruce Pearson
Vincent Gardenia
Dutch Schnell
Phil Foster
Joe
Ann Wedgeworth
Katie
Patrick McVey
Bruce's Father
Heather MacRae
Holly
Selma Diamond
Tootsie
Barbara Babcock
Team Owner
Maurice Rosenfield
Team Owner
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Bang the Drum Slowly online?
As of August 6, 2026, Bang the Drum Slowly is available to stream on Kanopy in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Bang the Drum Slowly on Netflix?
No — Bang the Drum Slowly is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Kanopy instead.
Can I rent or buy Bang the Drum Slowly online?
Yes. In United States, Bang the Drum Slowly can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Bang the Drum Slowly?
As of August 6, 2026, Bang the Drum Slowly is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
