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A cracking sports drama about the career of Jim Morris. Absolutely loved this, the 127 minute run time flew by real quick; thoroughly enjoyable. It portrays, with extra drama I'm sure, the events of Morris' real life baseball career in a...
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The Rookie
2002
Movie
127 min
English
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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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users85%
Director: John Lee Hancock•Genres: Biography, Drama, Sport
Plot Summary
Based on a true story, 'The Rookie' tells the tale of Jim Morris, a high school science teacher and baseball coach in a small Texas town who, at age 35, gets the chance to try out for Major League Baseball. Despite numerous past injuries and the skepticism of those around him, Morris possesses an extraordinary pitching arm. The film chronicles his journey from coaching his struggling team to pursuing his lifelong dream against all odds.
Critical Reception
The Rookie was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its heartwarming story, inspirational message, and Dennis Quaid's performance. It was seen as a feel-good sports drama that appealed to a broad audience.
What Reviewers Say
An inspiring and well-acted sports drama.
Dennis Quaid delivers a compelling performance as the underdog pitcher.
A feel-good movie that champions perseverance and second chances.
Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed 'The Rookie,' appreciating its uplifting narrative about pursuing dreams at any age. Many found the story genuinely inspiring and relatable, with praise for its positive themes and emotional resonance.
Fun Fact
The real Jim Morris, upon whom the film is based, actually made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2000 at the age of 35, becoming one of the oldest players to debut in professional baseball.
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