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Rookie of the Year

  • 19931993
  • PGPG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
28K
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POPULARITY
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Gary Busey, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Albert Hall, and Daniel Stern in Rookie of the Year (1993)
Home Video Trailer from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
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  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Fantasy
When an accident miraculously gives a boy an incredibly powerful pitching arm, he becomes a major league pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.When an accident miraculously gives a boy an incredibly powerful pitching arm, he becomes a major league pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.When an accident miraculously gives a boy an incredibly powerful pitching arm, he becomes a major league pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
28K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,698
415
  • Director
    • Daniel Stern
  • Writer
    • Sam Harper
  • Stars
    • Thomas Ian Nicholas
    • Gary Busey
    • Albert Hall
Top credits
  • Director
    • Daniel Stern
  • Writer
    • Sam Harper
  • Stars
    • Thomas Ian Nicholas
    • Gary Busey
    • Albert Hall
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 49User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Rookie of the Year
    Trailer 2:09
    Rookie of the Year

    Photos25

    Thomas Ian Nicholas and Neil Flynn in Rookie of the Year (1993)
    Thomas Ian Nicholas in Rookie of the Year (1993)
    Thomas Ian Nicholas in Rookie of the Year (1993)
    Thomas Ian Nicholas and Mike Vitar in Rookie of the Year (1993)
    Rookie of the Year (1993)
    Thomas Ian Nicholas in Rookie of the Year (1993)
    Rookie of the Year (1993)
    Rookie of the Year (1993)
    Thomas Ian Nicholas in Rookie of the Year (1993)
    Gary Busey in Rookie of the Year (1993)
    Thomas Ian Nicholas in Rookie of the Year (1993)
    Rookie of the Year (1993)

    Top cast

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    Thomas Ian Nicholas
    Thomas Ian Nicholas
    • Henry Rowengartneras Henry Rowengartner
    Gary Busey
    Gary Busey
    • Chet Steadmanas Chet Steadman
    Albert Hall
    Albert Hall
    • Martinellaas Martinella
    Amy Morton
    Amy Morton
    • Mary Rowengartneras Mary Rowengartner
    Dan Hedaya
    Dan Hedaya
    • Larry 'Fish' Fisheras Larry 'Fish' Fisher
    Bruce Altman
    Bruce Altman
    • Jack Bradfieldas Jack Bradfield
    Eddie Bracken
    Eddie Bracken
    • Bob Carsonas Bob Carson
    Robert Hy Gorman
    Robert Hy Gorman
    • Clarkas Clark
    • (as Robert Gorman)
    Patrick LaBrecque
    • Georgeas George
    Daniel Stern
    Daniel Stern
    • Brickmaas Brickma
    Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine
    Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine
    • Beckyas Becky
    Kristie Davis
    • Tiffanyas Tiffany
    Tyler Ann Carroll
    • Edithas Edith
    Tom Milanovich
    • Heddoas Heddo
    Ross Lehman
    • Dr. Kerstenas Dr. Kersten
    John Gegenhuber
    • Derkinas Derkin
    James 'Ike' Eichling
    • Little League Coachas Little League Coach
    Joshua Wagner
    • Little League Fielderas Little League Fielder
    • (as Josh Wagner)
    • Director
      • Daniel Stern
    • Writer
      • Sam Harper
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When Henry's mother (Amy Morton) is celebrating Henry scoring a run after being walked, she hits her head on the lamp hanging above her (at around 57:45 mins). Morton obviously didn't mean to do this: she is visibly hurt and after sitting down mutters "oh... shit" (at 57:49, which is dubbed out on the audio, you have to lip-read).
    • Goofs
      When Henry is called from the dugout for the first time, the "Rocket" is pitching and everyone seems to act like he had a horrible game. However, after the game, the announcer, says that Henry got the save with a 5-4 win. Henry gave up a Home Run, so the worst that the "Rocket" could have done was throw 7 innings giving up only 3 runs, which is pretty good by anyone's standards.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Henry Rowengartner: Pitcher's got a big butt!

    • Crazy credits
      Special thanks are given to "The people of Chicago who never give up"
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: In the Line of Fire/Son in Law/Rookie of the Year/Free Willy/Jacquot (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      The Second Time Around
      Written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen (as James Van Heusen)

      Performed by Tony Bennett

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews49

    Review
    Top review
    The Dreams of Countless Children Come True...
    I was never much into sports. I never fantasized about becoming a huge sports star. However, I realize many adults did dream of such things when they were children, and that is why "Rookie of the Year" may surprise some adults.

    The plot is childish, of course, and the acting -- apart from Daniel Stern and an unbilled cameo from John Candy -- is not Oscar-worthy. Still, it's worth a few bucks, and may transport adults back to their memories and make them fantasize more than children.

    I don't like this film a whole lot, but it's just one of those films that when you see it on TV, you just...watch it! Hard to explain. It's like some cosmic force draws you to it. I think it could be the worst film in the world and I'd still have to watch it every time it's on.

    I give "Rookie of the Year" 3/5 stars. Not great, and not even that good, but there's just something about it...
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    • Dec 11, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 7, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Новачок року
    • Filming locations
      • Westmont, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $53,615,089
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,122,714
      • Jul 11, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $56,500,758
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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