He has, however, been a subject of documentaries and biographical pieces, including:
* "The Curse of the Bambino" (2003): This documentary about the Boston Red Sox's long championship drought features McLain's role in the 1967 "Impossible Dream" season.
* "The Oakland Athletics" (2015): This documentary series on the Oakland Athletics franchise includes footage of McLain's time with the team in the 1970s.
While McLain hasn't acted in any films or television shows, he has been involved in various media appearances discussing his baseball career and his life after baseball.