The Rookie
User Score
7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22

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  1. TerranceR.
    Apr 13, 2002
    9
    Great fun, everything hangs together. Dialog is smart, witty and believable. Dennis Quaid (48) does a wonderful job of playing a 30+ ballplayer and it's obvious Dennis is a good athlete himself.
  2. JoeyD.
    Apr 10, 2002
    10
    Loved it, got absolutely involved in it, and thought it was very entertaining.
  3. CaseyK.
    Apr 21, 2002
    10
    This is one of the best movies I've ever seen. Chad Lindberg is so hot!!
  4. RobertH.
    Mar 29, 2002
    9
    Wonderful heartwarming true story of high school science teacher and coach Jim Morris who taught his team of kids to believe in themselves. They repay the trust by providing Dennis Quaid (Jim) to realize his dream of pitching in the major leagues as a rookie at age of 35 - ancient for a professional ballplayer. Quaid is excellent in the role and does not overplay the part. We learn that with the support of our family anything is possible? Great movie about family values. … Collapse
  5. BobS.
    Apr 18, 2002
    10
    Amazing Film. One of the best baseball movies of all time.

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Metascore
72 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marjorie Baumgarten
    67
    Doesn't break any new ground in the baseball movie playbook. However, it does bring it all back home with the assurance of seasoned pro.
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  2. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Rick Groen
    75
    The embodiment of the very message it so modestly conveys -- it's the accomplished little guy we fervently root for.
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  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    75
    Eschews cliches and cuts to the truth.
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