All ages
Best from age 6 · PG · 1993 · 103 min
All agesBest from age 6 · PG · 1993 · 103 min · Family · Comedy
Rookie of the Year
Reviewed by the Movie-Knight team · Updated
This heartwarming family comedy follows 12-year-old Henry Rowengartner as a freak accident gives him a 103 mph fastball, rocketing him from the bleachers to the pitcher's mound for the struggling Chicago Cubs. Parents should know it's a lighthearted, aspirational story with plenty of laughs and a strong focus on dreams coming true, making it an excellent choice for a family movie night. This film is best for kids aged 6 and up.
Is Rookie of the Year OK for kids, and for what age?
All ages. Movie Knight rates it best from age 6. Rated PG.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
None0/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
None0/10
Heads up
- Mild slapstick comedy
- Brief moments of Henry feeling overwhelmed
- The usual ups and downs of a sports team
Models well
- Dreams come true
- Teamwork and friendship
- Perseverance and talent
Talk about it after
- What do you think it would be like to suddenly become famous, like Henry did?
- Why is it important to support your teammates, even when things are difficult?
Researched and reviewed by our BYU-Pathway team. Your visit helps keep them working.Our mission →
Featured in The Reel
