Rookie of the Year (1993)
Rookie of the Year is a 1993 family movie directed by Daniel Stern, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Thomas Ian Nicholas, Gary Busey and Amy Morton.
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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What is Rookie of the Year about?
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.
When was Rookie of the Year released?
Rookie of the Year was released on 7 July 1993.
How long is Rookie of the Year?
Rookie of the Year runs 1h 43m.
Who made Rookie of the Year?
Rookie of the Year was directed by Daniel Stern.
Where can I watch Rookie of the Year?
Rookie of the Year is available on Disney Plus, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Rookie of the Year
Stream: Disney Plus, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Thomas Ian Nicholas as Henry Rowengartner
- Gary Busey as Chet Steadman
- Amy Morton as Mary Rowengartner
- Patrick LaBrecque as George
- Robert Hy Gorman as Clark
- Bruce Altman as Jack Bradfield
- Dan Hedaya as Larry 'Fish' Fisher
- Albert Hall as Sal Martinella
- Eddie Bracken as Bob Carson
- Daniel Stern as Phil Brickma
- Tom Milanovich as Heddo
- Neil Flynn as Stan Okie