The Rookie
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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Frequently asked questions about The Rookie
Where can I watch The Rookie in the United States?
The Rookie is available to stream on Apple TV, Disney Plus, and Wonder Project Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Rookie on Apple TV?
Yes. The Rookie is streaming on Apple TV in the United States, alongside Disney Plus and Wonder Project Amazon Channel.
Can I watch The Rookie for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Rookie needs a subscription to Apple TV, Disney Plus, and Wonder Project Amazon Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Rookie?
The Rookie scores 6.8 on The Movie Database, 6.9 on IMDb, 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 72 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Rookie?
The Rookie stars Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Beth Grant, and Angus T. Jones. John Lee Hancock is the director.
How long is The Rookie?
The Rookie runs 2h 7m (127 minutes).
When did The Rookie come out?
The Rookie was released on March 25, 2002.
Which studio made The Rookie?
The Rookie was produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Gran Via Productions, and 98 MPH Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for The Rookie?
The Rookie was made on a budget of $20,000,000.
How much did The Rookie make at the box office?
The Rookie grossed $75,597,042 worldwide, against a budget of $20,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.