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The storytelling device of the flashback gets an intense workout in this tragic coming-of-age drama. Mark Harmon stars as washed-up baseball player Billy Wyatt, who is shocked when he receives news th... read more read more...at his childhood sweetheart and friend Katie Chandler (Jodie Foster) has committed suicide and left the disposal of her ashes to his judgment. Although Billy and Katie have not kept in touch through the years, he has always carried a torch for her, his first love. On his way home, Billy recalls his past associations with the free-spirited Katie: their first meeting, the time they made love, and conversations they had, mostly during summers at the New Jersey shore. Billy also remembers the adolescent mischief he got into with his best friend, Alan Appleby (played by Jonathan Silverman in the flashbacks, Harold Ramis in the present-day), like when each of them ended up sleeping with other's prom date. Billy finally decides to cast Katie's ashes to the wind in the place where they were happiest, by the seashore. Stealing Home was reportedly based on the real-life experiences of its writers, former Second City troupe members and WKRP in Cincinnati writers Steven Kampmann and Will Aldis. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: William Porter, Steven Kampmann, Will Aldis

Release Date: August 26, 1988

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DVD Release Date: November 23, 1999

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  • deano
    January 27, 2008
    deano
    Enjoyable and sporadically disarming character study about a gifted athlete who renews his commitment to baseball after several years of aimless drifting. An ensemble cast does a fine job with this bittersweet tale.
  • markisme009
    February 10, 2011
    markisme009
    If ever theres a love story, worth remembering , this , is it .
    First, I have adored Jodie Foster since the early 1970's . Any movie
    She's in , is always a hit . This one, is no different . Actually, this
    one almost surpasses a lot of her previous ... read more movies . If you envy
    emotion , then you should watch this movie . I don't want to say much,
    because , this is one of those movies, you watch alone, or with
    someone you love . Either way, you'll be thinking , of where your
    life is going, and where you'd like it to be . Who you'd like to be in it, with you . Before it's too late .

    Mark
  • jamilyn0276
    November 20, 2008
    jamilyn0276
    I ran across this movie today, and had to watch it for the forty seventh time. Stealing Home, is another movie I adore, that is actually on my favorites list. It is an often overlooked 80s movie, that really is a wonderful treat.
    It's the story of a washed up ball player, Bi... read morelly Wyatt, played by Mark Harmon. He hasn't been home in ages, when he is called home, to attend to some personal business. As he searches for answers, you are taken for a ride into his past. Along this journey, he remembers what's really important in life, and ends up finding his lost livelihood. It's a great story of love, passion, friendship, loss, and the growing pangs of being a teenager. It reminds you of how those you love have a profound effect on your life, and to always take time to enjoy the little moments that make it all worth while.
    It stars William McNamara as teenage Billy, admittedly awkward at times and adorably charming. This movie also stars Jodie Foster as Katie, a very bewitching young lady with an abundant lust to explore life. Jonathan Silverman plays teenage Alan Appleby. Alan is the bright and funny geek. This movie earns bonus credit in my book, for casting Harold Ramis as the adult Alan Appleby.
    This movie has a fun 60s inspired soundtrack, including Baby it's You by the Shirelles and Poison Ivy by The Coasters.
    Stealing Home is fantastic emotional ride. There are moments to laugh, and moments to cry. It is a must see, for anyone who hasn't sat and watched it.
  • fattyfattypimpdaddy
    May 8, 2007
    fattyfattypimpdaddy
    A love story wrapped into a ball players heart, the story of a man who loved baseball more than anything but ended up quitting, then he finds that his friend has committed suicide and left her ashes to him in her will. He must remember a place in their youth where she wants to be... read more scattered, a journey back into the memories of his youth, baseball and young love.
  • jeffman52001
    March 12, 2007
    jeffman52001
    A very touching drama film that has a great story. Mark Harmon and Jodie Foster star in this 1988 film about friends. Mark Harmon plays a baseball player who is trying to find hmself again and Jodie Foster plays his childhood friend who later on commited suicide. A touching film ... read morethat really has heart.
  • atw1960
    January 7, 2007
    atw1960
    Loved this,coming od age story,J.Fostere is so winning,strong yet tender,great chemestry with M.Harmon
  • renaerothmeyeruiu
    November 17, 2006
    renaerothmeyeruiu
    I loved this movie, it is well acted, add the baseball story, & the unbreakable bonds of friendship & this is a movie to see

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Janet Maslin
May 20, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times

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Rita Kempley
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

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

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Emanuel Levy
July 19, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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April 8, 2005
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June 24, 2004
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August 22, 2003
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September 2, 2002
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August 22, 2002
Audrey Rock-Richardson, Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)

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