The Rookie (2002)
The Rookie is a 2002 drama movie directed by John Lee Hancock, with a running time of 2h 7m. It stars Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths and Jay Hernandez.
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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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, 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.
When was The Rookie released?
The Rookie was released on 25 March 2002.
How long is The Rookie?
The Rookie runs 2h 7m.
Who made The Rookie?
The Rookie was directed by John Lee Hancock.
Where can I watch The Rookie?
The Rookie is available on Disney Plus, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch The Rookie
Stream: Disney Plus
Watch free with ads: Tubi TV
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
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Cast
- Dennis Quaid as Jimmy Morris
- Rachel Griffiths as Lorri Morris
- Jay Hernandez as Joaquin 'Wack' Campos
- Beth Grant as Olline
- Angus T. Jones as Hunter Morris
- Brian Cox as Jim Morris Sr.
- Rick Gonzalez as Rudy Bonilla
- Chad Lindberg as Joe David West
- Angelo Spizzirri as Joel De La Garza
- Royce D. Applegate as Henry
- Russell Richardson as Brooks
- Raynor Scheine as Frank
