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The Rookie (Widescreen Edition)
The Rookie
Widescreen Edition
Actors: Dennis Quaid, J.D. Evermore, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Beth Grant
Director: John Lee Hancock
Genres: Drama, Kids & Family
G     2002     2hr 7min

From the studio that brought you REMEMBER THE TITANS comes an inspirational film based on a true story. Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid), father, teacher, and high school coach, thought his dream was over. He'd had his shot playi...  more »
     
     

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Actors: Dennis Quaid, J.D. Evermore, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Beth Grant
Director: John Lee Hancock
Creators: John Schwartzman, Eric L. Beason, Gordon Gray, Mark Ciardi, Mark Johnson, Philip Steuer, Mike Rich
Genres: Drama, Kids & Family
Sub-Genres: Family Life, 3-6 Years, 7-9 Years, 10-12 Years, Family Films
Studio: WALT DISNEY VIDEO
Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen,Anamorphic - Closed-captioned
DVD Release Date: 08/27/2002
Original Release Date: 03/29/2002
Theatrical Release Date: 03/29/2002
Release Year: 2002
Run Time: 2hr 7min
Screens: Color,Widescreen,Anamorphic
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 4
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Languages: English
Subtitles: Spanish
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Member Movie Reviews

K. K. (GAMER)
Reviewed on 7/31/2023...
You think this is going to be great but Quaid never hit it out of the park!
Jennifer D. (jennicat) from ST AUGUSTINE, FL
Reviewed on 3/29/2014...
Great movie.
Wayne F. (WWIIpfc) from COLORADO SPGS, CO
Reviewed on 1/27/2012...
If it weren't based on facts it would be hard to believe it wasn't pure fiction. Good acting. Enjoyable all the way through.
Aimee M. (AimeeM)
Reviewed on 11/20/2008...
This movie is one of those "happy feel-good family" type movies. Nothing too exciting or awesome happens in it. (Unless you are easily excited by baseball) But if you are in the mood for a pure Disney-family movie, then it is worth the credit.
6 of 6 member(s) found this review helpful.

Movie Reviews

Chase after your dream
Jason Cheng | Catonsville, MD | 03/17/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Rookie can probably be considered as one of the great baseball classics in the likes of Field of Dreams and Bull Durham. Based on the true story of Jim Morris, this is a moving tale of a man who gets a second shot at a life long dream. Husband and a father of three, Morris is a teacher at Big Lake, Texas, who was playing in the minor league until he hurt his shoulder. Now he coaches the school's baseball team, and to inspire his players, he makes a deal with them. If they are able to win the district title, Morris agrees to try out for the major league.Director John Lee Hancock took his time with the character development, and it pays off as he gives us a tiny glimpse of Morris' childhood, of how much the game of baseball means to him. Dennis Quaid does an impressive job portraying Morris, I'd even say that he is totally perfect for the role, he is expressive, convincing and the acting just blows me away. Rachel Griffiths is a good complement as Morris' wife Lorri, supportive and a woman with incredible inner toughness, I also enjoyed her performance.The Rookie is a great family film, and it's immensely entertaining, I highly recommend it even if you're not a sports fan."
Dad's Watch this One with Your Kids
M. Swinney | Flower Mound, TX | 08/01/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Rookie is well-done. It doesn't have the feel of a traditional 'tug-on-your-heartstrings' family film. Instead, scenes are shot artistically, there is space between events, the director and writers gave the time and energy to tell the story and tell the story well, and emotional cues aren't yanked one time too many.

So, the story may be well-known to most but it's a phenomenal one to tell. Based on true life story of Jim Morris, he finds his way to Major League Baseball late in life as a relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays through the encouragement of his High School baseball team. What is really nice is the way the writers took the linear story and added an additional element of history to it. The story goes that in Big Springs, Texas some Nuns early on made a risky financial investment and prayed to the Saint of impossible dreams. Jim Morris's dream may seemed impossible but it is a source of encouragement and inspiration for the rest of us following our dreams.

Dennis Quaid is quite good in the role and plays Jim Morris faithfully. The setting is a key element in a seemingly run-down town and run-down baseball lot in West Texas...a place that dreams are carried through. It brings Jim Morris to his MLB debut at the Ballpark in Arlington which is good to see an authentic setting with real teams and real players instead of fictitious stand-ins.

Fight to keep a dry eye with"
A DREAM COME TRUE...
Lawyeraau | Balmoral Castle | 11/04/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a heart warming, family friendly Disney movie that is based upon the true story of Texan Jim Morris, a baseball buff and minor leagues player has been, who becomes a high school teacher and baseball coach in a town where football is king. To motivate the lackluster baseball team he coaches, Jim strikes a deal with the team, which the the team initiates, knowing that their coach pitches a mean fast ball. Jim agrees that if they wins the district championship, he will try out for a major leagues baseball team. Much to his surprise and chagrin, the high school team he coaches goes on to take it all, and the thirty something Jim is forced to come to terms with his pledge. He does so, trying out for a major leagues baseball team, and finds himself living a dream come true. How can he not, with a fast ball clocking at 98 miles per hour?Dennis Quaid, with his shy, boyish charm and ingratiating toothy grin, is terrific in the role of Jim Morris. Rachel Griffiths is excellent as his down to earth, supportive wife. The rest of the cast also give very good performances. With its G rating, this film is suitable for all ages. It is an enjoyable, feel good, message movie.The DVD has a number of excellent bonus features, in additional to the usual deleted scenes segment. Baseball buffs and those who play the game will certainly enjoy the feature "Spring Training: Tips From the Pros". I especially enjoyed the featurette "The Inspirational Story of Jim Morris", in which Jim Morris himself tells in his own words the incredible journey that led to the realization of his dream."