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Season 1 – Born to Bowl

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A look inside the colorful world of professional bowling, chronicling five stars of the sport - Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe, and Jason Belmonte - as they chase glory, respect, and much-needed prize money on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour.

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal 2d
An affectionately made five-part series that takes neither the sport nor itself too seriously. Go to Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) 15h
Not many documentaries strike the perfect balance of appealing to both fans and those unfamiliar with the subject, but this series manages that feat. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Liev Schreiber

Narrator

Cameron Crowe

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Jason Belmonte

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Kyle Troup

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Anthony Simonsen

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EJ Tackett

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Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Mar 17 At the U.S. Open, the first major tournament of the year in Indianapolis, Kyle Troup, AKA “The Pro with the ‘Fro,’” sets out to repeat as bowling’s “Green Jacket” winner. Details Episode 2 Airs Mar 24 Vying for a spot in the U.S. Open finals, Anthony “Simo” Simonsen and Australia’s Jason “Belmo” Belmonte face off as tempers escalate and injuries flare. Details Episode 3 Airs Mar 30 At the Pete Weber Classic in Springfield, Missouri, named after one of the sports greats, bowler extraordinaire EJ Tackett must fend off Belmo and Simo to reclaim the top prize Details Episode 4 Airs Apr 6 200 bowlers from 18 different countries descend upon Reno, Nevada to compete in the month-long World Series of Bowling. Details Episode 5 Airs Apr 13 As the top bowlers arrive at The Tournament of Champions in Akron, Ohio, the future of the PBA Tour hangs in the balance. Details
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Born to Bowl — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
James Lee Hernandez, Brian David Lazarte
Executive Producer
Ben Stiller, John Lesher, Michael Tollin, Jonathan Vogler, James Lee Hernandez, Brian David Lazarte, Lev Ekster, Carissa Del Bene, Jared Polin, Isaac Solotaroff, Jordan Bogdonavage, Amy Chaffin, Mason Gordon, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Bentley Weiner
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 17, 2026