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Official Collection
Series Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

When It Was A Game Collection

Baseball documentaries

3Movies
★ 9.0 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The When It Was A Game Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 9 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 3 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 6.0/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.0. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," When It Was A Game Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with When It Was a Game 2 standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the When It Was A Game Collection. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the When It Was A Game Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
When It Was a Game

When It Was a Game

1991★ NRFLOP

As seen through the eyes of true baseball enthusiasts, this award-winning documentary tells the story of America's favorite pastime from the Depression to the 1...

2
When It Was a Game 2

When It Was a Game 2

1992★ 9.0SUPER HIT

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...

3
When It Was a Game 3

When It Was a Game 3

2000★ 9.0SUPER HIT

In this third entry of the ongoing HBO documentary series celebrating America's favorite pastime, the focus is on the 1960s, when Major League Baseball was slow...

Common Questions about When It Was A Game Collection

How many movies are in the When It Was A Game Collection?

There are currently 3 movies in the When It Was A Game Collection, starting from When It Was a Game to the latest release, When It Was a Game 3.

What is the best order to watch the When It Was A Game Collection?

The best way to watch the When It Was A Game Collection is usually in release order: starting with When It Was a Game and ending with When It Was a Game 3. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the When It Was A Game Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for When It Was a Game 2 in this franchise.