Is the Freddie Freeman Documentary on Netflix? Release Date, Trailer, Streaming Details and All You Need

Published 07/18/2025, 3:03 PM EDT

Freddie Freeman is not just a baseball name; he is a narrative in his own right, embracing a story carved in grit, grace, and game-winning swings. Now, his journey is seeping off the field and onto the screens, prompting fans to scramble to Google for details on the endeavor's every aspect, including the platform that will boast the title. 

Speculations are swirling — has the streaming giant caught Freddie Freeman’s biggest play off the field? And most importantly, when was the entry released?

When did the Freddie Freeman documentary release?

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Titled Driven: The Freddie Freeman Story, the documentary arrived on Thursday, July 17, at 8 p.m. ET, sparking celebrations among sports documentary enthusiasts given that the 90-minute feature boasts an expansive take on the former Atlanta Braves and current Los Angeles Dodgers star. The documentary, according to viewers, touches brilliantly on the first baseman’s resilience and adversity, his unwavering passion for baseball, as well as his special ability to connect with his fans and teammates like only a few other sports personalities.

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Still, for anyone skeptical about whether the documentary will be a worthy watch, an overview of the trailer might help.

Trailer previews Freddie Freeman’s powerful and personal journey

The trailer for Driven: The Freddie Freeman Story arrived six days ahead of the documentary’s unveiling, giving a heartfelt glimpse into the man behind the jersey. The 1 minute 47 second long footage conveys to the fans that the offering is much more than its subject’s career milestones — it is about family, love, loss, and the quiet strength that carries him through it all.

Heavy on the calm honesty in Freddie Freeman’s words, there is warmth in the way this story is told. As the final montage of the trailer rolls, it pushes one to wonder — will this powerful story find its way to Netflix?

Where to stream the latest Freddie Freeman documentary

Driven: The Freddie Freeman Story, much to fans’ dismay, is not available to stream on Netflix despite the streamer’s sports documentary trove overflowing with similar features. It is, rather, available to view on a platform dedicated solely to sports depictions — MLB Network, also known as MLBN.

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The feature opens with archival footage of the titular sports figure, showing him sliding down a waterslide, instantly promising a never-before-seen side of the legend fans love and admire from a distance. Freddie Freeman wears his heart on his sleeve throughout the documentary, never shying away from expressing his vulnerability surrounding his personal and professional struggles, all while celebrating his very recent World Series Most Valuable Player accomplishment. Though fans may have hoped to catch it on Netflix, there is little doubt the documentary will still find its audience on MLB Network as well, where stories of the game continue to thrive.

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Seema Sinha

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Seema Sinha is a journalist at Netflix Junkie, covering the celebrity culture and global cinema beats. With three years of experience at major Hollywood media verticals, she filters real news from the gossip and buzz. Her core focus is on pop culture narratives surrounding musicians—primarily Taylor Swift—with her reporting striking a fine balance between human insight and editorial clarity.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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