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Rookie of the Year (1993)

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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. After 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

PG, 1 hr. 43 min.

Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Daniel Stern

Written By: Sam Harper

On DVD: Jan 29, 2002

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

Rookie of the Year Trailer & Photos

Cast

Gary Busey
Chet Steadman
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Henry Rowengartner
Albert Hall
Martinella
Amy Morton
Mary Rowengartner
Dan Hedaya
Larry "Fish" Fisher
Bruce Altman
Jack Bradfield
Eddie Bracken
Bob Carson
Daniel Stern
Phil Brickman
James Andelin
Wizard of Wrigley
Mike Bacarella
Bleacher Bum
Andrew Mark Berman
Ernie
Tom Brennan
Umpire
John Candy
Announcer (uncredited)
Dan Conway
Press Conference Report...
Ken Earl
Pepsi Executive
James "Ike" Eichling
Little League Coach
John Gegenhuber
Derkin
Robert Hy Gorman
Clark
Christopher Howe
Airport Reporter
Rom Milanovich
Heddo
Tyler Ann Carroll
Edith
Sam Sanders
Fern Cubs Short Stop
Patrick LaBrecque
George
W. Earl Brown
Frick Bullpen Cathcher
Neil Flynn
Okie Cubs' 1st Base
Robert Harper
Confused Teacher
Kristie Davis
Ross Lehman
Tom Milanovich
Robert Harper (V)

Critic Reviews for Rookie of the Year

All Critics (23) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (11) | DVD (9)

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

January 2, 2011 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Randy White

Common Sense Media

Good Family Fun with a side-splitting performance by Stern

May 6, 2005 Comment

Clint Morris

Moviehole

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

January 9, 2005 Comment

Michael A. Smith

Nolan's Pop Culture Review Source: Nolan's Pop Culture Review

Merely mediocre.

May 2, 2003 Comment

Matt Brunson

Creative Loafing

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Grew up with this movie, so i'm always going to love it.

August 17, 2011

Eric Alvarez

Super Reviewer

Lead child actor is terrible but still a 90's classic.

May 23, 2010

Lenny Muggsy

Super Reviewer

Rookie of the Year Quotes

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1. Phil Brickman: Let the big dog eat!
– Submitted by Andrew B (2 months ago)
1. 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!
– Submitted by Andrew B (2 months ago)