The 1989 film “Major League” continues to spark debate among baseball movie enthusiasts, as revealed by a recent survey conducted by CivicScience. The survey, which gathered responses from 1,006 U.S. users, highlights distinct differences in how the film is perceived across various demographics.
Among the respondents, 28% rated “Major League” as “One of the best” baseball movies, while 14% considered it “Average or below.” This stark contrast in opinions is further illuminated by examining the gender and age breakdowns of these groups.
Gender plays a significant role in the perception of the film. Of those who rated it “One of the best,” a substantial 69% were male, compared to 31% female. Conversely, the “Average or below” category saw 63% male and 37% female respondents. This suggests that men are more likely to hold the film in high regard, while women are more evenly split in their opinions.
Age also influences how “Major League” is ranked. The largest age group for those who considered it “One of the best” was 45-54, accounting for 20% of that category. In contrast, the “Average or below” group was more evenly distributed across older age brackets, with 22% aged 35-44 and 22% aged 55-64.
Interestingly, the survey also revealed that 31% of respondents rated the film as “Above average,” with a gender split of 42% male and 58% female. This indicates a more balanced appreciation of the film among women in this category. The age group 65 or older was the largest for this rating, comprising 19% of the “Above average” respondents.
Overall, the survey provides a snapshot of how “Major League” is perceived by different demographics. While the film enjoys a strong following among middle-aged men, its appeal is less pronounced among younger audiences and women. These insights offer a nuanced understanding of the film’s enduring legacy and its varied reception among baseball movie fans.
This article’s data comes solely from CivicScience’s database, which contains nearly 700,000 poll questions and 5 billion consumer insights. Our AI content creation tool, DataScribe, supported the article.
