Angels in the Outfield1951Angels in the Outfield
1951
Guffy McGovern, the foul-mouthed, last-place manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, is visited by an angel who offers heavenly help if he cleans up his language and temper. A little orphan girl is the only one who can see the angels.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A profane, angry man is reformed by grace and the faith of a little orphan. It ends with a family.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Guffy's swearing is garbled (implied), and the angel requires him to stop, which he does as the price of grace, so it's a good talk about speech. There's a fistfight, an orphan's loneliness, and smoking.
Angels in the Outfield (1951)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why did the angel ask Guffy to stop swearing?
- What did Bridget see?
- How did Guffy change?
- Do you think angels help people?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 6+: a fistfight; garbled, implied swearing; smoking; mild romance.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Angels in the Outfield DVD (Warner Archive Collection)
DVD · January 22, 2013
Blu-ray listed on Blu-ray.com (release date unconfirmed)
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Where to stream
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