Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- nostalgic
- earnest
- sentimental
- family movie night
- baseball viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a modestly engaging but predictable family baseball fable whose nostalgic look and broad comedy were undermined by sentimentality, awkward character design, and uneven humor.
What sets it apart
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Yankee travels across the country to recover a stolen baseball bat and restore his family's honor.
Critics specifically praised the antique Rockwellian look and the film's nostalgic fable quality.
Yankee must choose between playing it safe and becoming a hero while facing villains and peril.
The baseball bat Screwie and other offbeat sidekicks accompany Yankee, making animated equipment central to the quest.
Films like Everyone's Hero, and why
The Sandlot
family-friendly animated adventure blending sports, comedy, nostalgia, and a young protagonist's journey toward courage
The Rookie
nostalgic baseball storytelling centered on childhood, family bonds, and an uplifting quest
The Ant Bully
animated family adventure with broad humor, anthropomorphic elements, and a moral coming-of-age arc
Movie Details
- Directors
- Christopher Reeve, Colin Brady, Dan St. Pierre
- Release Date
- 2006-08-04
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (357)
Cast
- Jake T. Austin
- Rob Reiner
- William H. Macy
- Mandy Patinkin
- Richard Kind
- Robert Wagner
- Raven-Symoné
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Brian Dennehy
- Ritchie Allen
Where to watch in United States
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Everyone's Hero about?
- A determined boy crosses Depression-era America to recover a stolen baseball bat, defend his family’s name, and discover his own capacity for heroism.
- What is Everyone's Hero like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Everyone's Hero as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Everyone's Hero violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Everyone's Hero as mild.
- What did critics think of Everyone's Hero?
- Critics generally found the film a modestly engaging but predictable family baseball fable whose nostalgic look and broad comedy were undermined by sentimentality, awkward character design, and uneven humor.
- Which films are like Everyone's Hero?
- Films with a similar feel include The Sandlot, The Rookie, and The Ant Bully.
- How long is Everyone's Hero?
- Everyone's Hero runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Everyone's Hero?
- In United States, Everyone's Hero is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
