

Sometimes dreams come back to life.
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…
The Rookie (2002) is a drama and family film directed by John Lee Hancock. It stars Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, and Jay Hernandez. The film runs for 2 hours 7 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 498 votes.

Dennis Quaid
Jimmy Morris

Rachel Griffiths
Lorri Morris

Jay Hernandez
Joaquin 'Wack' Campos

Beth Grant
Olline

Angus T. Jones
Hunter Morris

Brian Cox
Jim Morris Sr.

Rick Gonzalez
Rudy Bonilla

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The Rookie stars Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, and Beth Grant, and was directed by John Lee Hancock.
The Rookie has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes.
The Rookie was released in 2002.
The Rookie is a drama and family film.
The Rookie holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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