
The Rookie
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In this inspiring sports drama directed by John Lee Hancock, Dennis Quaid stars as Jim Morris, a high school chemistry teacher and baseball coach who once dreamed of playing in the major leagues. The film follows Morris’s unexpected journey to the big leagues after his students challenge him to try out for a professional team. Set against the backdrop of small-town Texas, the story highlights themes of perseverance and second chances. The movie is based on a true story, adding an extra layer of authenticity to its narrative. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:2h 7min
Views:12856
Release:2002
Release Date:2002-03-25
Director:John Lee Hancock
Actors:Angelo Spizzirri, Angus T. Jones, Beth Grant, Brian Cox, Chad Lindberg, Dennis Quaid, Jay Hernandez, Rachel Griffiths, Rick Gonzalez, Royce D. Applegate
Country:United States of America
Awards:5 wins & 4 nominations total
Budget:$22,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$80,693,537
TMDB:6.8
Rotten Tomatoes:84%
FilmAffinity:6.0
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