Rookie of the Year

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Starring: Bruce Altman
Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Type: DVD
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: 2002-01-29
Running Time: 103 minutes
When the cast is removed from his severely broken arm, clumsy 12-year old Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) is shocked to find his arm has become a 100 mile per-hour thunderbolt. His throw from the bleachers directly to home plate alerts the last place Chicago Cubs and before you can shout "play ball!" he is signed as their new ace pitcher. With a few pointers from an aging star pitcher (Gary Busey) young Henry actually manages to pull of the impossible.

"Rookie of the year" entertaining
I purchased this DVD after re-viewing it on a TV where I work out. This film was essentially unknown to the kids I showed it to (5th graders)since they hadn't been born yet. It was an enjoyable film with lots of humor, and the kids really liked it.

I love Baseball
Henry gets to pitch for Chicgo Cubs, he hurt his arm and he is like a powerhouse! Great for any baseball fan movie.

Rookie of the Year
Great family fun! Funny movie, satires baseball cliches. Likeable characters and good ending.

great movie
This is a great movie for kids and adults

Terrific Coming-Of-Age Baseball Fantasy. Excellent For Family Viewing. Performances Are Top-Notch. Score Is Rousing.
This adorable baseball fantasy is a home run with families. Thomas Ian Nichols (before he went on to racy roles, a la the "American Pie" movies) is a treat to watch as [...] Henry Rowengartner, an average kid who becomes a phenom pitcher for the Chicago Cubs after a freak accident. Gary Busey ("Lethal Weapon," "Under Siege") does a fine job as the washed-up pitcher who takes Henry under his wing. Daniel Stern (who also directed) is a riot. Rated PG for some thematic elements and brief language.