Why Isn T Angels in the Outfield on Disney Plus

Do you believe in miracles? In my life, I have seen many and have been on the receiving end of the awesome power of God's ministering angels. Many people wonder if God cares about their individual situation. Does our God care enough to put Angels in the Outfield? And can you find Angels in the Outfield on Disney Plus?

Disney Angels in the Outfield

First, Angels in the Outfield is not currently streaming on Disney Plus. Disney's Angels in the Outfield (1994) is based on the movie of the same name from 1951. In Disney's version, JP (Milton Davis, Jr), and Roger (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) are two young boys in the foster system. The boys live with Maggie (Brenda Fricker), who is an older woman who handles temporary foster placements. She is kind to the boys and they enjoy being with her.

Roger's mom is dead, and his dad will not get his life together. When his dad visits to tell him that he is going away, Roger asks his dad when they can be a family again. His dad responds "when the Angels win the pennant."

This prompts Roger to pray for a miracle. The Manager of the California Angels, George Knox (played by Danny Glover), has a bad temper and fights with his own players, the umpires, and anyone else he comes in contact with. He carries years of frustration and anger.

Roger and JP are watching a game when spiritual angels appear to help the Angels ball team. Al (Christopher Lloyd) is the head angel who tells Roger that the angels have come because he prayed.

Mel Clark (Tony Danza) is a famous, but washed up pitcher that needs more than a little miracle. Through a series of events, JP and Roger meet Manager George Knox and become vital to the teams success on the field. Will Roger get his miracle and be reunited with his father?

POSITIVE CONTENT In Disney Angels in the Outfield

This feel-good movie is full of touching moments. While the young boys have a positive effect on Manager George Knox, and the rest of the team, there are also moments of sadness.

This Angels in the Outfield story is one of family and what really makes a family, but it is also a story of healing, hope, and faith.

"I look for signs. Sometimes they come from unexpected places," is a fantastic line to remember!

CONTENT THAT PARENTS MAY WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IN ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD

Language: The coach yells often. "You all have your heads so far up your butts…"

Jacka-s is said twice, as well as a-s. Additionally, one of the kids in the foster home teases the other kids, " you can drop dead after dinner," and teases them about the food being "cat brains." There are also crude words such as shut up and butthead.

Furthermore, crude humor such as a man getting hit in the crotch with a baseball is shown. When the Angels are on the ball field, they only can be seen by Roger, but they provide plenty of laughs.

Smoking and drinking are depicted in this film. A person looking through binoculars at some young women says, "They are looking a little bouncier," in reference to the women's breasts.

VIOLENCE: The coach fights with the players and throws things and punches a sportscaster.

Spiritual Content: This movie is based on a boy's prayers. He prays and asks for a family. He wants the Angels to win the pennant so his dad will come back. Additionally, angels appear at random to help the ballplayers.

RECOMMENDATION FOR VIEWING Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield is one of those films that causes me to cry every time I watch it (and I have seen it numerous times). My oldest son had it on a continuous rotation for several years. While you would think I would have tired of this movie, it is ultimately one with a great lesson.

In fact, it is a great reminder of the goodness of God. Sometimes what we pray for happens, but not in the manner that we have prayed. This is a great movie to teach children about prayer and God works all things for our good!

WARNING: If your husband is a Cleveland Indians fan, he may be filled with false hope by watching this movie. He might begin to believe that his prayers will work for his favorite time, and God will send angels to the Indians. It is unlikely to happen!

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product along with compensation in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review.

About the Original Version of Angels in the Outfield

The 1951 version of Angels in the Outfield was set in Pittsburgh, PA, at Forbes Field. It was based on a story by Richard Conlin aka Father Richard F Grady.

This version follows the Pittsburgh Pirates and their foul-mouthed Manager, Guffy McGovern (Paul Douglas).  McGovern hears the voice of an angel telling him to clean up his act. During the movie, there is a young girl that lives in an orphanage that is run by nuns. She prays for the Angels to win the pennant.

This black and white version of this film is a little corny, but definitely worth watching to see the "professional ballfield" of the 1950s, and the lack of protective equipment.

TEACHING WITH DISNEY'S ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD

HISTORY: There are so many ways to use this movie to teach. Compare the original movie with the Disney version. How are they similar? How are they different? Additionally, explore the history of baseball. Find out when protective equipment began to be used. What were the early baseball bats, gloves, and baseball fields like compared to today's version?

MATH: Figure out batting averages. Compare size of stadiums. Figure out how much tickets cost and how many seats are in your favorite stadium. If the stadium is full, how much money did the stadium bring in for ticket sales?

FOOD: While watching Angels in the Outfield, make and eat all your favorite baseball foods. How has ball field food changed over the decades?

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Why Isn T Angels in the Outfield on Disney Plus

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