When It Was a Game 2
Composed entirely of never-before-seen 8mm and 16mm footage filmed between 1925 and 1961 by baseball players, their families and their fans, this second chapter in the HBO series "When It Was a Game" brings many lost moments to life. Narrated by Peter Kessler, the documentary features clips of Joe DiMaggio, Ty Cobb, Roy Campanella, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Satchel Paige, Tommy Lasorda and Babe Ruth.
Top cast
- Peter KesslerNarrator (voice)
Ellen BurstynPassage Narrator (voice)
Joe MantegnaPassage Narrator (voice)
Jack PalancePassage Narrator (voice)
Jason RobardsPassage Narrator (voice)
Roy ScheiderPassage Narrator (voice)- Donald HonigSelf (voice)
- Robert W. CreamerSelf (voice)
- Dario LodigianiSelf (voice)
- Gus ZernialSelf (voice)
- Harry WalkerSelf (voice)
- Alex GrammasSelf (voice)
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “When It Was a Game 2” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 16 Sept 2026.