Before Yellowstone, Kevin Costner’s defining role may have been Bull Durham — and now, you can watch it for FREE.

Released in 1988 and directed by Ron Shelton, Bull Durham is more than just a sports movie; it’s a beautifully crafted character study. Costner plays Crash Davis, a veteran minor league catcher who’s seen it all, yet still holds on to a flicker of hope that his moment will come. But what really makes this performance stand out is how Costner blends swagger with vulnerability, making Crash not just a baseball player, but a man wrestling with his past, regrets, and dreams that almost slipped away.

The heart of the film lies in Crash’s complex relationship with young, cocky pitcher Nuke LaLoosh (Tim Robbins) and the enigmatic Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon). As they all get tangled in the game and each other, Bull Durham mixes humor, heart, and raw emotion.

One unforgettable moment in the film has Crash quietly revealing to his teammates that he spent 21 days in the majors. It’s not a brag — it’s a haunting admission of what could have been. Costner’s understated delivery in this scene is one of the most powerful in his career.

Why does Bull Durham still resonate? Unlike his stoic roles in later films like Wyatt Earp or Yellowstone, Bull Durham showcases Costner at his most relatable, raw, and human. Here, he’s not a symbol — he’s just a guy trying to make sense of a life in the game he loves, even as it slips away.

Bull Durham might just be the best version of Kevin Costner we’ve ever seen. And now, you can watch it for free. What are you waiting for?