Movies like 61*

Moneyball, with Brad Pitt playing Billy Beane, recounts the true story of the Oakland A's general manager's attempt to assemble a baseball team on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players. The compelling baseball-centric story will be a hit for viewers who appreciate 61*'s exploration of the sport's inner workings.

Field of Dreams features Kevin Costner as an Iowa corn farmer who hears voices instructing him to build a baseball diamond in his fields. The movie weaves baseball, family, and fantasy together, which would resonate with fans of 61*'s nostalgic look at the sport's past.

A League of Their Own, directed by Penny Marshall, brings a heartwarming and comedic story to life about an all-female baseball league during World War II. For those who love 61*'s historical context and its respect for the game's history, this film is another home run.

The Natural stars Robert Redford as an unknown middle-aged batter who mysteriously appears from nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the league. If the blend of baseball lore and human drama in 61* captivated you, then The Natural's blend of myth and sport will surely hit home.

Bull Durham follows the comedic and romantic encounters within a minor-league baseball team, featuring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins. Like 61*, it presents a deep love for baseball with a mix of humor and drama that any baseball movie enthusiast would appreciate.

For Love of the Game, another baseball film featuring Kevin Costner, explores the life of an aging Detroit Tigers pitcher who reflects on his life's successes and failures while pitching a perfect game. It's compelling for audiences who enjoy the personal and athletic struggles portrayed in 61*.

Eight Men Out is a historical drama about the 1919 Black Sox scandal when eight members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing the World Series. The movie's focus on historical events in baseball makes it particularly appealing for fans of 61*.

The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid, is based on the true story of Jim Morris, who had a brief but famous career in Major League Baseball. The inspirational and uplifting aspects of this film make it a must-watch for those who enjoyed the emotional depth and baseball career comeback narrative of 61*.