The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007)

Sucessful, arrogant baseball superstar Tommy "Santa" Santorelli travels back in time to 1976 and relives his boyhood days on the sandlot baseball team, and has the chance to this time choose friendship over glory.

Director:

William Dear

Writers:

Keith Mitchell, Allie Dvorin

Stars:

Danny Nucci, Luke Perry, Keanu Pires

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Danny Nucci	...	Benny Rodriguez
Luke Perry	...	Tommy Santorelli
Keanu Pires	...	Young Tommy
Sarah Deakins	...	Sara Santorelli
Chauncey Leopardi	...	Squints
Brandon Olds	...	Two Ton
Cole Heppell	...	D.P.
Kai James	...	Timber (pitcher)
Ryan Drescher	...	Wings
Cainan Wiebe	...	Ryan
Meshach Peters	...	Q
Samuel Patrick Chu	...	Wok
Renzo Carbonel	...	Roll
Chris Gauthier	...	Officer Pork Chop (as Christopher Gauthier)
Paul Jarrett	...	Earl Needman

Storyline

Sucessful, arrogant baseball superstar Tommy "Santa" Santorelli travels back in time to 1976 and relives his boyhood days on the sandlot baseball team, and has the chance to this time choose friendship over glory.

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Plot Keywords:

nightmare | close up of eyes | baseball | 14 year old | friendship between boys | 

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Genres:

Family | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for language and some rude humor

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 May 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Sandlot: Heading Home

Filming Locations:

Dodger Stadium - 1000 Vin Scully Avenue, Chavez Ravine, Elysian Park, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

WILHELM SCREAM: When Tommy runs out of Mr. Myrtle's house after being chased by the giant baseball.

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Goofs

In the scene where Tommy and his mom are exiting the doctor's office, Tommy exclaims that he needs a drink, but if you look closely, he is mouthing something entirely different.

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Quotes

Two Ton: Who does this kid think he is, Hank Aaron?

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Connections

References The Twilight Zone (1959)

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Soundtracks

BALLROOM BLITZ
Written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn (as Nicholas Chinn)
Performed by Sweet
Courtesy of Capitol Records
by arrangement with EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

User Reviews

Wonderful, Fun, Family Film

The Sandlot 3 Heading Home is a great follow up to the original 1993 Sandlot Feature. Many fans of that first movie seem to be in a snit over the idea anyone would trifle with its memory and a few are down right livid over the phrase "time travel" in the synopsis. So, having seen Sandlot 3, let me put your minds at ease. Are there holes in the time travel plot line big enough to hit fly balls through? You betcha! Just like all the time travel holes in science fiction movies big enough to fly starships through. Honestly; it in no way detracts from enjoying the story. Two of the original Sandlot ball players return for this story, set in 1976, as men. One of them is played by the original actor. Their interaction with each other and the new group of kids on the team helps to recall a bit of the summer of '62. The main character of Sandlot 3 has been transported back to 1976 when he is accidentally hit with a pitch at batting practice. The adjustment from his adult life back to his childhood life is accomplished with a minimum of annoyance and the story progresses smoothly. All the kid actors do a terrific job. Watch for Cole Heppell as the catcher, DP. The Writers and Director tell a story about second chances, trust, friendship and fun. That they chose to set it in the field behind Old Man Mertle's house makes it familiar and pleasant as well. The production values are on a par with theatrical releases of this type. The rear of Mr. Mertle's house is recreated perfectly. Sandlot 3 Heading Home does what it sets out to do, give the viewer an enjoyable experience, and it doesn't pretend to be anything else.