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The Rookie

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The Rookie
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G,2hrs 7min
Genre:
Drama
Released:
March 29, 2002
Director:
John Lee Hancock
Distributor:
Buena Vista Distribution Compa
Starring:
Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez  ...more
Synopsis: The true story of a middle-aged baseball rookie comes to the screen from Finding Forrester (2000) screenwriter Mike Rich and the studio behind the previous year's equally inspirational sports drama Remember the Titans (2001). Twelve years ago, the pro baseball aspirations of Texas pitcher Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid) were derailed by a severe shoulder injury. Jim became a high school science teacher and baseball coach, married his sweetheart, Lorri (Rachel Griffiths), and settled down to raise a family. ... Full Synopsis
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Desson Thomson, Washington Post
So unassuming and pure of heart, you can't help but warmly extend your arms and yell "Safe!" Full Review
Metascore
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72
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 31 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Dennis Quaid
Jim Morris
Rachel Griffiths
Lorri Morris
Jay Hernandez
Joaquin "Wack" Campos
Beth Grant
Olline Morris
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Dennis Quaid attends the New York premiere of "The Rookie" on March 26, 2002.
Dennis Quaid in "The Rookie"
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