The Rookie
"Sometimes dreams come back to life."
Originally released in 2002. The Rookie is a drama/family film. directed by John Lee Hancock. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, and Jay Hernandez
Synopsis
Jim Morris never made it out of the minor leagues before a shoulder injury ended his pitching career twelve years ago. Now a married-with-children high-school chemistry teacher and baseball coach in Texas, Jim's team makes a deal with him: if they win the district championship, Jim will try out with a major-league organization. The bet proves incentive enough for the team, and they go from worst to first, making it to state for the first time in the history of the school. Jim, forced to live up to his end of the deal, is nearly laughed off the try-out field--until he gets onto the mound, where he confounds the scouts (and himself) by clocking successive 98 mph fastballs, good enough for a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Jim's still got a lot of pitches to throw before he makes it to The Show, but with his big-league dreams revived, there's no telling where he could go.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (479 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$75.6M
3.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dennis Quaid
as Jimmy Morris
Rachel Griffiths
as Lorri Morris
Jay Hernandez
as Joaquin 'Wack' Campos
Beth Grant
as Olline
Angus T. Jones
as Hunter Morris
Brian Cox
as Jim Morris Sr.
Rick Gonzalez
as Rudy Bonilla
Chad Lindberg
as Joe David West
Angelo Spizzirri
as Joel De La Garza
Royce D. Applegate
as Henry
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $75,597,042
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Gran Via Productions
- 98 MPH Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rookie about?
Jim Morris never made it out of the minor leagues before a shoulder injury ended his pitching career twelve years ago. Now a married-with-children high-school chemistry teacher and baseball coach i...
Who directed The Rookie?
The Rookie was directed by John Lee Hancock.
How long is The Rookie?
The Rookie has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was The Rookie released?
The Rookie was released on March 25, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Rookie?
The main cast of The Rookie includes Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Beth Grant, Angus T. Jones.
Is The Rookie worth watching?
The Rookie has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 479 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.