The Sandlot
1993, Kids and family/Comedy, 1h 41m
56 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
It may be shamelessly derivative and overly nostalgic, but The Sandlot is nevertheless a genuinely sweet and funny coming-of-age adventure. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Scotty Smalls
Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez
Hamilton "Ham" Porter
Michael "`Squints" Palledorous
Alan "Yeah Yeah" McClennan
Kenny DeNunez
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Critic Reviews for The Sandlot
All Critics (56) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (35) | Rotten (21)
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Those in the mood to return to the age of innocence might want to try The Sandlot.
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A scruffy underdog yarn that will appeal not only to kids but also to their thirty- or fortysomething parents.
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In The Sandlot's nostalgia for simpler times, a single-sex world seems to be a key component.
May 7, 2014 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
The kids even have their own treehouse, which means that the production designer is the only person connected with this project who actually went out on a limb.
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A solid double rather than a grand slam, The Sandlot remains a refreshing antidote to the daily round of contract squabbles on the sports page.
May 7, 2014 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
There's a snappy change-of-pace gag involving a little guy and a nubile lifeguard, but the screams and barks and fraudulent emotions grow wearying.
May 7, 2014
Audience Reviews for The Sandlot
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Jul 06, 2016No film better encapsulates the fear and wonder of the unknown, summer fun, and most of all; the everlasting bond of friendship and the love for the great game of baseball. The Sandlot is simply a classic. Being that I spent a good amount of my youth playing sports and particularly baseball outside, The Sandlot holds a special place in my heart. There's something about the relation between the characters in the film and the people who I grew up playing sports with that resonates with me. Luckily, the film holds up extremely well since I first saw it in the 90's. Taking place in the 1960's, the film definitely takes advantage of the history of baseball. Not only is Babe Ruth the MacGuffin of the film, but he ends up making a small cameo (played by Art LaFleur). But it's also fun to hear all of the references to various events to the history of the MLB and other pop culture phenomena. As a baseball lifer, the film still gets quoted in our dugout to this day. Besides having some great cameos by LaFleur and the legendary James Earl Jones, what I love most about the film is the comradery between all of the main cast. They all have their nicknames and unique quirks, which gives the group a broad appeal. But I think we all relate to Smalls, who just wants to make some friends and ends up finding a love for baseball that lasts a lifetime. It's not like a film like The Sandlot deserves a ton of critique. It's a perfect film for what it sets out to be, and that's a fun baseball flick about the power of friendship and how a common interest of baseball can change the summer and life of 9 boys from the same neighborhood forever. +Great cameos +Powerful story of friendship +Perfect baseball flick 9.5/10Thomas D Super Reviewer
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Apr 05, 2013i like this movie cuz i like doggies and baseballSpencer M Super Reviewer
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Aug 15, 2012Alongside "The Lion King" and "Toy Story", this is a film I grew up watching... many times. The plot is hilarious and there are many iconic scenes. Love all the characters.Eric S Super Reviewer
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Jun 28, 2012Nothing much happens for the first half of the movie. The boys' personalities aren't distinct enough like the Little Rascals, so I lost interest. Like my experience with Groucho Marx, the "You're killing me, Smalls!" line isn't how I expected from years of others' impressions.Alice S Super Reviewer
The Sandlot Quotes
| Hamilton "Ham" Porter: | Hurry up batter. It's gotta be a short game, then I gotta get home for lunch. |
| "The Babe": | Remember kid, there's heroes and there's legends: Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart kid, and you can never go wrong. |
| "The Babe": | Remember kid, there's heroes and there's legends. Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart kid and you can never go wrong. |
| Wendy: | (after Squints kisses her) Little pervert! |
| Wendy: | [after Squints kisses her] Little pervert! |
| Michael "Squints"' Palledorous: | (after Benny lectures Smalls on catching/throwing a ball) It's about time, Benny; my clothes are going out of style! |
| Michael "Squints"' Palledorous: | [after Benny lectures Smalls on catching/throwing a ball] It's about time, Benny; my clothes are going out of style! |
| Alan "Yeah-Yeah" McClennan: | They already are, Squints. |
| Michael "Squints"' Palledorous: | Shut up! |
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