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Luke Edwards, Timothy Busfield, John Ashton, Ashley Crow, Kevin Dunn ... see more see more... , Billy L. Sullivan , Miles Feulner , Jonathan Silverman , Dennis Farina , Jason Robards , Wolfgang Bodison , Duane Davis , Leon Durham , Kevin Elster , Joseph Latimore , Bradley Jay Lesley , John Minch , Michael Papajohn , Scott Patterson , Troy Startoni , Antonio Lewis Todd , David Arnott , Jeff Garlin , Allan Wasserman , Teddy Bergman , Cammy Kerrison , Allen Hamilton , Lavin Erickson , John Beasley , Joe Johnson , John Gordon , Jason D. Wolf , O'Neal Compton , Steve Cochran , Tim Russell , Mark McGann , Peter Syvertsen , Jodie Fisher , Jodi Russell , Kristen Fontaine , Gary Groomes , Charlie Owens , Tony Denman , Vincent Kartheiser , Brock Pierce , Kevin Burns , Steve Eiswirth , jessie elies , Mike Knight , Scott Meadows , Kent Paulson , Richard Petterson , Patrick Pohl , James Roth , Daniel Smith (III) , Edward Stryker , Jay Wange , Patrick M. Wright , Dean Wittenberg , Ronald J. Wojcik , Ryan Anderson , Marc Gittleman , Clint Parnell , Eric Jeffrey , Ken Griffey Jr. , Lou Piniella , Mickey Tettleton , Ivan Rodriguez , Sandy Alomar Jr. , Eric Anthony , Carlos Baerga , Alex Fernandez , Randy Johnson , Wally Joyner , Dave Magadan , Lenny Webster , Paul O'Neill , Rafael Palmeiro , Dean Palmer , Tim Raines , Chris Berman

A 12-year old boy inherits the Minnesota Twins in this baseball comedy that is aimed toward younger viewers. Young Billy, a normal twelve-year old, is nuts about baseball and knows almost everything t... read more read more...here is to know about the game. He should, his grandfather owns the perennial losers, the Minnesota Twins. When grandpa dies, he leaves the Twins in Billy's hands. Naturally the players are skeptical, especially after Billy designates himself as team manager. But with a combination of guile, knowledge and determination, Billy earns their grudging respect and the team begins a winning streak. Initially, Billy reminds the team that baseball is supposed to be fun, but he soon forgets that as he becomes increasingly involved in the adult world of competition, management and team politics. His three friends are angered that he no-longer has time for them. Billy gets mad when the first baseman starts going out with his mom. Eventually the burned out Billy must again learn how to be a kid. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 59 min.

Directed by: Andrew Scheinman

Release Date: June 29, 1994

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  • deano
    July 22, 2009
    deano
    This is good, hilarious and clever family baseball movie since The Sandlot. There were plenty of funny scenes that adults, rather than children, could relate to. It was well done and well acted.
  • Chiefilms
    November 29, 2008
    Chiefilms
    Man I just erased my review for this movie, it was a good one too. Talking about how this movie focuses on the technical side of baseball rather than making a spoof cheesy film like Rookie of the Year, which is still enjoyable. Hollywood loved baseball movies in the early to mi... read mored nineties. This movie was the least popular because it relied on the analysis of the game, and most people nowadays don't like baseball. I liked this movie more because it took a smart serious take on sports movies.
  • bhobbs1985
    March 23, 2008
    bhobbs1985
    This movie had a lot of funny parts in it, and made for a classic-baseball family film. The actors were fairly well, and you cant beat Griffey being in it.
    But really it carried out way too long, and could of been written better. It's still worth watching for a mid 90s movie tho... read moreugh.
  • sanjurosamurai
    January 25, 2007
    sanjurosamurai
    good family flick
  • sainttom93
    January 14, 2007
    sainttom93
    GO TWINS!!!
  • DrZeek
    September 18, 2006
    DrZeek
    Another of my favorite sports movies, probably because it's not Disney for one thing. It has a neat story, it's smart and funny, and makes use of the characters and the situations they encounter.
  • fb1644764650
    June 27, 2011
    fb1644764650
    I enjoyed it. Essentially Rookie of the Year focused on management
  • 9876a
    November 12, 2007
    9876a
    Griffey makes an epic appearance. Little Big League continues the tradition of mid-90's kids' baseball movies.
  • JBudMovies
    September 11, 2010
    JBudMovies
    I watched this film when I was younger, but when I still think of this film I find that it did entertain me despite its unrealistic plot.
  • AndySitzerFan
    April 9, 2008
    AndySitzerFan
    Great kid fantasy movie. I always wanted to be the kid in the movie. Its a good escapist film, to just get away from adult livin' and go back to when you were a kid.

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James Sanford
July 15, 2003
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette

Passably entertaining for the "Boy's Life" crowd

Phil Villarreal
December 24, 2002
Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star

Forgettable in every way. The kids-in-big-leagues theme is thankfully dead for now.

Clint Morris
September 17, 2002
Clint Morris, Moviehole

Another useless addition to a jam-packed genre

Chris Hicks
January 1, 2000
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

The first third or so of Little Big League is warm and winning - and has some big laughs. But as it progresses, the drama becomes more sentimental and stagnant, and the film begins to drag. Full Review

Brian Lowry
March 26, 2009
Brian Lowry, Variety

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Stephen Holden
May 20, 2003
Stephen Holden, New York Times

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James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

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Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Rita Kempley
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

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June 29, 1994
Entertainment Weekly

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