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Gary Busey, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Albert Hall, Amy Morton, Dan Hedaya ... see more see more... , Bruce Altman , Eddie Bracken , Daniel Stern , James Andelin , Mike Bacarella , Andrew Mark Berman , Tom Brennan , John Candy , Dan Conway , Ken Earl , James "Ike" Eichling , John Gegenhuber , Robert Hy Gorman , Christopher Howe , Rom Milanovich , Tyler Ann Carroll , Sam Sanders , Patrick LaBrecque , W. Earl Brown , Neil Flynn , Robert Harper , Kristie Davis , Ross Lehman , Tom Milanovich , Robert Harper (V)

Rookie of the Year is a light-hearted comedy about a 12-year-old baseball fan who, despite his love for the sport, can't play the game at all. During one Little League contest, he breaks his arm. Afte... read more read more...r it heals, it miraculously becomes a super-human arm that can out-pitch any player in the major leagues. The boy joins the Chicago Cubs and helps lead them to the World Series. Though the plot is silly and contrived, it's a pleasant film that is ideal for young sports fans. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 43 min.

Directed by: Daniel Stern

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DVD Release Date: January 29, 2002

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  • TheDudeLebowski65
    February 23, 2012
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Rookie of the Year is one of those childhood classics that really don't stand the test of time. The gags here are stale, and grow tiresome quickly. The cast isn't that great either. Rookie of the Year may have been a great film when I was younger, but years after its release, I d... read moreon't see what I loved about the film. For me the ultimate Baseball film that still relevant after all these years and is fun for the whole family is The Sandlot. That film is worth checking out, however this one isn't. Daniel Stern's directing is sloppy, unfocused and ultimately boring. A young audience may find appeal in this film, but it's not really a film to watch as a family, I find it far too silly for that. However, if you want a great sports film to watch as a family, and that it's fun for all ages, give The Sandlot a view. Rookie of the Year starts off with good potential, unfortunately the film suffers from a terrible second half. The films use of comedy is overall stale, and doesn't stand the test of time. This is a film that is not worth your time, and there are far better family oriented comedies than this. Rookie of the Year is forgettable, and it's one of those films from your childhood that you look upon years later, and ask "why did I even watch this?" This is an awful film that is very forgettable, I can name other films that are better than this. Don't waste your time on such a poor film.
  • fb729949618
    August 17, 2011
    fb729949618
    Grew up with this movie, so i'm always going to love it.
  • Chiefilms
    May 23, 2010
    Chiefilms
    Lead child actor is terrible but still a 90's classic.
  • puffchunk
    September 24, 2007
    puffchunk
    eh.
  • jagfire
    August 29, 2007
    jagfire
    My favorite movie as a child. Tell me it wouldn't be cool to get in an accident and have an amazing ability because of it. I'd dominate in the MLB. Some lame scenes, but cool movie.
  • superclerk25
    February 16, 2007
    superclerk25
    A fun film.
  • sanjurosamurai
    January 25, 2007
    sanjurosamurai
    a movie about a guy with a big butt
  • sainttom93
    January 14, 2007
    sainttom93
    GO CUBS!!!!!
  • fb1644764650
    June 27, 2011
    fb1644764650
    Very enjoyable and original, but the Cubs will never win a World Series ever again. I'm sorry.
  • EbertsLittleApprentice
    September 23, 2009
    EbertsLittleApprentice
    Lame? Yes. Crazy? Yes. Sheer Pure Poppy Cook? Hell yes! Fantasy ? Of Course!
    So you get watch you get when watching it, cuase you surely read the synopsis or the back of the DVD/VHS! Haven't you?

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Critic Reviews

Randy White
January 2, 2011
Randy White, Common Sense Media

Far-fetched fantasy is good-natured fun for all. Full Review

Clint Morris
May 6, 2005
Clint Morris, Moviehole

Good Family Fun with a side-splitting performance by Stern

Michael A. Smith
January 9, 2005
Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review

Above average baseball yarn with director Stern and friends paying homage to their beloved Cubbies.

Matt Brunson
May 2, 2003
Matt Brunson, Creative Loafing

Merely mediocre.

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

The first third or so of Rookie of the Year is hysterically funny, but then the film settles into a sentimental rut, only to pick up again here and there with amusing bits. Full Review

Ken Eisner
February 23, 2012
Ken Eisner, Variety

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Leonard Klady
July 22, 2008
Leonard Klady, Variety

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

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Rita Kempley
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

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James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

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    • Phil Brickman: Now Henry, the key to being a big league pitcher, is the three R's: readiness, recuperation, and conditioning! You see, after the game, a lot of guys like to ice up their arm. Still, other fellas think that heat is the way to go. But I, have discovered the secret, Henry... hot ice! I heat up... the ice cubes! It's the best of both worlds!
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