Rookie of the Year
12-year-old Henry Rowengartner, whose late father was a minor league baseball player, grew up dreaming of playing baseball, despite his physical shortcomings. After Henry's arm is broken while trying to catch a baseball at school, the tendon in that arm heals too tightly, allowing Henry to throw pitches that are as fast as 103 mph. Henry is spotted at nearby Wrigley Field by Larry "Fish" Fisher, the general manager of the struggling Chicago Cubs, after Henry throws an opponent's home-run ball all the way from the outfield bleachers back to the catcher, and it seems that Henry may be the pitcher that team owner Bob Carson has been praying for.
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Streaming now in the United States on Netflix, Disney Plus, and Hulu.
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Frequently asked questions about Rookie of the Year
Where can I watch Rookie of the Year in the United States?
Rookie of the Year is available to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus, and Hulu 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 Rookie of the Year on Netflix?
Yes. Rookie of the Year is streaming on Netflix in the United States, alongside Disney Plus and Hulu.
Can I watch Rookie of the Year for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Rookie of the Year needs a subscription to Netflix, Disney Plus, and Hulu, 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 Rookie of the Year?
Rookie of the Year scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Rookie of the Year?
Rookie of the Year stars Thomas Ian Nicholas, Gary Busey, Amy Morton, Patrick LaBrecque, and Robert Hy Gorman. Daniel Stern is the director.
How long is Rookie of the Year?
Rookie of the Year runs 1h 43m (103 minutes).
When did Rookie of the Year come out?
Rookie of the Year was released on July 7, 1993.
Which studio made Rookie of the Year?
Rookie of the Year was produced by 20th Century Fox in the United States.
What was the budget for Rookie of the Year?
Rookie of the Year was made on a budget of $31,000,000.
How much did Rookie of the Year make at the box office?
Rookie of the Year grossed $56,500,758 worldwide, against a budget of $31,000,000.
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.