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Mar 29, 2002 · Dennis Quaid plays Jimmy Morris, a Texas high school coach who makes the major league after agreeing to try out if his team wins the championship. The film follows his journey from teaching chemistry to pitching for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, with the support of his family and students.
- (37K)
- Drama, Family, Sport
- John Lee Hancock
- 2002-03-29
The Rookie is a 2002 American sports drama film directed by John Lee Hancock and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is based on the true story of Jim Morris who debuted in Major League Baseball at age 35. The film stars Dennis Quaid as Morris, alongside Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Angus T. Jones, and Brian Cox.
The Rookie is a crime drama series starring Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, a 40-year-old man who pursues his dream of becoming a police officer in Los Angeles. The series is based on a real-life story and has six seasons, 109 episodes, and 8/10 IMDb rating.
- (76K)
- 2018-10-16
- Action, Crime, Drama
- 43
Jim Morris is a Texas high school chemistry teacher and coach of the school's baseball team. He's always loved baseball and as a way of motivating his players, he agrees to go to a professional try-out if they win the championship.
84% Tomatometer 154 Reviews. 70% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings. A true story about a coach who discovers that it's never too late for dreams to come true. Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid) never made it...
- (154)
- John Lee Hancock
- G
- Dennis Quaid
The Rookie. High school coach Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid) thought his dream was over. He'd had his shot at playing baseball, blew out his shoulder, and retired without ever reaching the big leagues.
Mar 29, 2002 · A movie about a high school baseball coach who tries to revive his pitching career in the majors. Roger Ebert gives it two stars and criticizes its formulaic and predictable plot, despite its skillful execution.
