# The Rookie (2002)

> A Texas teacher's forgotten pitching dream becomes an extraordinary second chance when his high-school team inspires him to try out for professional baseball.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8681

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Director: John Lee Hancock
- Cast: Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Beth Grant, Angus T. Jones, Brian Cox, Rick Gonzalez, Chad Lindberg
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265662/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: uplifting, heart-warming, sincere, family movie night, sports movie marathon

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of dreams rekindled and the bonds of family.

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