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The Rookie

The Rookie

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2002 2h 7m6.8

The Rookie

“Sometimes dreams come back to life.”

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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.

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DirectorJohn Lee Hancock
ScreenplayMike Rich
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 25, 2002
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime2h 7m
Budget$20M
Revenue$76M
Profit+$56M
Rating⭐ 6.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.9 / 10
Votes484
GenresDrama, Family
StudioWalt Disney Pictures, Gran Via Productions
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Cast

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Jimmy Morris

Rachel Griffiths

Rachel Griffiths

Lorri Morris

Jay Hernandez

Jay Hernandez

Joaquin 'Wack' Campos

Beth Grant

Beth Grant

Olline

Angus T. Jones

Angus T. Jones

Hunter Morris

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Jim Morris Sr.

Rick Gonzalez

Rick Gonzalez

Rudy Bonilla

Chad Lindberg

Chad Lindberg

Joe David West

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Angelo Spizzirri

Joel De La Garza

Royce D. Applegate

Royce D. Applegate

Henry

Russell Richardson

Russell Richardson

Brooks

Raynor Scheine

Raynor Scheine

Frank

Chris Sheffield

Chris Sheffield

Catcher

Brandon Smith

Brandon Smith

Orlando Manager

Trevor Morgan

Trevor Morgan

Young Jimmy

David Blackwell

David Blackwell

Cal

Blue Deckert

Blue Deckert

Baseball Scout Dave Patterson

Danny Kamin

Danny Kamin

Durham Manager Mac

🎭

Rebecca Spicher

Jessica

🎭

Raymond Rivera

Ray - Janitor

Marco Sanchez

Marco Sanchez

Sanchez

Cynthia Dorn

Cynthia Dorn

Esther

Robert Lewis

Robert Lewis

Steve Dearborn

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Seth Spiker

Tryout Catcher

Beau Holden

Beau Holden

Orlando Heckler

Cam Banfield

Cam Banfield

Jimmy's Brother

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Barbie Burke

Female Student

🎭

Carlos A. Gonzalez

David

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Kyle Scott Jackson

Baseball Scout

🎭

Bert Beatson

Player with Headphones

🎭

Anthony Moore

Kenny Justin

Brian Shoop

Brian Shoop

Durham PR Director

🎭

Mark Ciardi

Tim Stewart

🎭

Willie Dirden

Locker Room Attendant

🎭

Chuck Morgan

Texas Rangers PA Announcer

🎭

Eric Nadel

Texas Rangers Radio Announcer

Richard Dillard

Richard Dillard

Devil Rays Manager

🎭

James Fletcher

Devil Rays Pitching Coach

🎭

John Wayne Shafer

Reporter #1

🎭

Charles Sanders

Reporter #2

Randall Wallace

Randall Wallace

Texas Oilman

🎭

Tim Jackson

High School Umpire

🎭

John Williams

Orland Umpire #1

🎭

Jim Morris

Orlando Umpire #2

J.D. Evermore

J.D. Evermore

Relief Pitcher #1

🎭

Mark Robert Ellis

Relief Pitcher #2

Julio Cesar Cedillo

Julio Cesar Cedillo

Relief Pitcher #3

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Lindsay Cady

Baseball Fan

🎭

Deborah Abbott

Baseball Fan

🎭

Patty Allieri

Baseball Fan

🎭

Johnny Bartee

Baseball Fan

🎭

Jason Bohn

Baseball Fan

🎭

Fred Bothwell

Little League Dad

🎭

Matthew Brown

Baseball Fan

🎭

Royce Clayton

Self

🎭

Peter Cornwell

Baseball Fan

🎭

Rhett Ashley Crosby

Tampa Bay Devil Ray

🎭

Lisa Del Dotto

Baseball Fan

🎭

Gareth B. DePutron

Baseball Fan

Mark Falvo

Mark Falvo

Reporter

🎭

Archie Fields

Baseball Fan

🎭

Charles Gibson

Self

🎭

Ryan Hancock

High School 3rd Baseman

🎭

Jade Hanley

Baseball Fan

🎭

John C. Hogwood

Baseball Fan

🎭

Michael S. Koenig

Texas Ranger Baseball Player

🎭

Nora J. Moore

Customer

🎭

Dan Murphy

Baseball Fan

🎭

Ray L. Perez

Townsperson

🎭

Jess Price

Rangers 3rd Baseman Tim Holden

🎭

George Renteria

Baseball Fan

🎭

Robert Rosado

Anthony Morgan

🎭

Bobby Shue

Baseball Fan

🎭

Brent Smiga

Hippie Fan

Gary Teague

Gary Teague

Baseball Fan

🎭

Aaron Wells

Student

Christine Wolf

Christine Wolf

Restaurant Patron

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Rookie

Where can I watch The Rookie?

The Rookie (2002) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 in Texas, Jim's team makes a deal with him: if they win the district championship,...

Who directed The Rookie?

The Rookie (2002) was directed by John Lee Hancock. The film is a Drama, Family production with a runtime of 2h 7m, rated 6.8/10.

How long is The Rookie?

The Rookie runs 2h 7m (127 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.8/10 from 484 votes. Genre: Drama, Family.

Is The Rookie worth watching?

The Rookie is rated 6.8/10 by 484 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and Family fans.