Luca
A little courage. A whole summer.
PGPICK SELECTION02
✳ BIG FEELINGS · LITTLE DREAMERS
The Rookie.
Some dreams wait for a second chance.
A high-school baseball coach promises to try out professionally if his students win their district. When they keep their side of the bargain, Jim Morris discovers that his long-abandoned pitching ambition may still be possible.
Watch the official trailer ↗Why it’s a little special
An unhurried sports story about balancing family responsibilities with a rare opportunity. Its adult hero makes it an interesting companion to films about young athletes.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
Family conflict, financial worries and time away from home. There are mild insults and some tense baseball moments, with less slapstick than many family sports films.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- John Lee Hancock
- Starring
- Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Brian Cox, Angus T. Jones, Beth Grant, David Blackwell, Raynor Scheine, Blue Deckert, Russell Richardson, Rick Gonzalez, Royce D. Applegate, Chad Lindberg, Angelo Spizzirri
- Written by
- Mike Rich
- Release date
- March 29, 2002
- Runtime
- 128 minutes
- Genre
- Drama, Family, Live Action
- Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Language
- English
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.
Make a night of it.
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