Rookie of the Year
Rookie of the Year
PG | 07 July 1993 (USA)
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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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Alicia

I love this movie so much

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MoPoshy

Absolutely brilliant

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WillSushyMedia

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

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Roxie

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

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edwagreen

This fun filled movie is really about inter-personal relations and finding yourself at all levels.When an accident leaves a 12 year old with a tremendous throwing arm, he immediately is signed for a contract with the Chicago Cubs. The fun begins. His nervousness leads to ineptitude, but he calms down and becomes pretty good at what he does. Of course, there are some silly moments such as his antics when on base. He could drive any pitcher crazy.I like the Gary Busey character here very much. There will always be the part dealing with the mom and how her true feelings emerge when she has to confront her son with the truth about his father. I love how she handled her boyfriend, the latter had become her child's manager.After all these years, Eddie Bracken again proved he had what it took in comedy.

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steve-maniago

Rookie of the Year is a great and fun film for anyone who loves Baseall, or even those who don't. Most people may say that this movie is for young children, but I believe that even adults can enjoy Rookie of the Year. It has a great plot with a lot of comedy. My favorite character is Brickma, who is played by Daniel Stern. He is a goofy guy who cracks jokes the entire movie. I think that everyone should see Rookie of the Year at sometime in their life, even if they are not a baseball fan. It is a good pick-me-up movie for when you are feeling sad. This movie can definitely be watched over and over again. A great movie for all types of people

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samcracc

Thomas Ian Nicholas as Henry Rowengartner was brilliant. John Candy as the Anoucer was excellent. Whats Hilarius is that he name calling that other baseball player to make fun of him because Henry Rowengartener wants to win. Thats funny when Daniel Sterns is stuck in the closet door. This story is about a 12 year old kid named Henry Rowengartener a famous baseball so he joins with the Cubs just that he is good with his arm to play baseball but then his arm can not throw with a baseball anymore then he try to win just then he was a winner. Just then by the first time a very hard player at baseball beats all the time but in the end of the movie he lost. This movie is wonderful you will like this movie and so does your family.

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Fanky Malloon

My 11 year old, who loves baseball, and I watched this. He loved it, and I thought it was good, too. It was amusing, and sweet, and had good messages ("don't abandon your friends," "somethings are more important than money," your mom is the coolest").A totally good family film for old and young. (as long as you like baseball). No Academy Award, nothing to write home about, but good with popcorn, and a kid leaning on your shoulder.

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