Rookie of the Year

3.3

(4.2K)

Family

Comedy

1993

103 min

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.

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Comedy

Sports

Baseball

6.1/10

52%

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"I loved this movie growing up! Such a fun cute movie"

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"My brother was a huge fan of this movie when we were little, so we watched it quite a bit. Never got old. It’s a timeless reach for your dreams movie. "

Katy K.

"Not bad for parent and son"

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"Great film for baseball lovers!"

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"Literally the only time I will watch the Cubs. This movie is #hilarious and so good."

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"It’s soooo funny!"

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"Fun family friendly movie"

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"Great movie for kids and family "

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"This movie is feel-good and just makes you want to watch baseball movies and just make you laugh and nervous towards the end but it all works out in the end."

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