Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- breezy
- sentimental
- family movie night
- baseball season
What critics said
Critics found the novel premise amusing but considered the comedy inconsistent and the sentimental, formulaic plot underwhelming.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Henry's surgically altered arm turns his childhood baseball dream into a major-league career with the Chicago Cubs.
Henry's arrival renews the struggling Cubs' enthusiasm and reconnects the players with their fans.
Henry's star status causes resentment when he arrives late to help George and Clark work on their boat.
A 12-year-old's inexplicably powerful arm enables him to pitch at professional speed for the Cubs.
Films like Rookie of the Year, and why
The Sandlot
family-friendly sports comedy centered on an unlikely young baseball phenomenon and team morale
Little Big League
uplifting underdog sports comedy with a child protagonist and broad comic energy
Angels in the Outfield
feel-good baseball comedy combining youthful wish fulfillment, mentorship, and sentimental humor
The Big Green
family sports comedy about an outsider whose unusual talent transforms a struggling team
Movie Details
- Director
- Daniel Stern
- Release Date
- 1993-07-07
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (407)
Cast
- Thomas Ian Nicholas
- Gary Busey
- Amy Morton
- Patrick LaBrecque
- Robert Hy Gorman
- Bruce Altman
- Dan Hedaya
- Albert Hall
- Eddie Bracken
- Daniel Stern
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Rookie of the Year about?
- A suddenly superpowered young pitcher brings wonder, chaos, and renewed hope to the struggling Chicago Cubs while confronting fame, family tensions, and the pressure to win.
- What is Rookie of the Year like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rookie of the Year as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Rookie of the Year violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Rookie of the Year as mild.
- What did critics think of Rookie of the Year?
- Critics found the novel premise amusing but considered the comedy inconsistent and the sentimental, formulaic plot underwhelming.
- Which films are like Rookie of the Year?
- Films with a similar feel include The Sandlot, Little Big League, Angels in the Outfield, and The Big Green.
- How long is Rookie of the Year?
- Rookie of the Year runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rookie of the Year?
- In United States, Rookie of the Year streams on Hulu, Disney Plus.
