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Rookie of the Year

1993·Movie
1h 43min·PG
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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The Chicago Cubs needed a miracle... They got Henry Rowengartner.

12-year-old Henry Rowengartner, whose late father was a minor league baseball player, grew up dreaming of playing baseball, despite his physical shortcomings. After Henry's arm is broken while trying to catch a baseball at school, the tendon in that arm heals too tightly, allowing Henry to throw pitches that are as fast as 103 mph. Henry is spotted at nearby Wrigley Field by Larry "Fish" Fisher, the general manager of the struggling Chicago Cubs, after Henry throws an opponent's home-run ball all the way from the outfield bleachers back to the catcher, and it seems that Henry may be the pitcher that team owner Bob Carson has been praying for.
Family-Friendly ComedySports-ThemedComing-of-Age StoryFeel-Good MovieNostalgic CharmUnderdog StoryLighthearted & FunInspirationalWholesome Entertainment

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Rookie of the Year legally?

Rookie of the Year is included with a subscription to Disney+ and Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rookie of the Year worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rookie of the Year rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Rookie of the Year?

1 h 43 min

Rookie of the Year runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rookie of the Year?

Critics48
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Rookie of the Year higher (60) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Rookie of the Year a box office hit?

Budget$31 million
Box office$57 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $31 million to make and earned $57 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Rookie of the Year in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rookie of the Year?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rookie of the Year in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rookie of the Year use?

Save Our TeamMontageThe Main Characters Do EverythingOld ShameThe CameoDeath GlarePrecision F-StrikeIt Only Works OnceReassigned to AntarcticaBookendsLocked Up and Left BehindSore Loserand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 storytelling tropes for Rookie of the Year, including Save Our Team, Montage, The Main Characters Do Everything.