Rookie of the Year
“The Chicago Cubs needed a miracle... They got Henry Rowengartner.”
Synopsis
When the cast comes off his once broken arm, a 12-year-old boy can throw a 100-mile-an-hour fastball, and the Chicago Cubs want him as their new pitcher.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-01
Top Cast
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Thomas Ian Nicholas
Henry Rowengartner
Gary Busey
Chet Steadman
Albert Hall
Sal Martinella
Amy Morton
Mary Rowengartner
Dan Hedaya
Larry 'Fish' Fisher
Bruce Altman
Jack Bradfield
Eddie Bracken
Bob Carson
Robert Hy Gorman
Clark (as Robert Gorman)
Patrick LaBrecque
George
Daniel Stern
Phil Brickma
Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine
Becky
Tom Milanovich
Heddo
Andy Berman
Ernie
Neil Flynn
Stan Okie
W. Earl Brown
Billy Frick
Ian Gomez
Odd Bellman
John Candy
Cliff Murdoch - Announcer (uncredited)
Tyler Ann Carroll
Edith
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$31M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$56.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.82x
+$25.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Harper
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Rookie of the Year
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $31M
- Worldwide Gross
- $56.5M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Stern
Sam Harper
Bill Conti
Jack N. Green
Donn Cambern, Raja Gosnell
Robert Harper, Jack Brodsky, Irby Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Stern
Director
Sam Harper
Writer
Erik Henry
Visual Effects Supervisor
Steven J. Jordan
Production Design
Donn Cambern
Editor
Raja Gosnell
Editor
Jay Hurley
Costume Design
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Jack N. Green
Director of Photography
Robert Harper
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rookie of the Year
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rookie of the Year about?
When the cast comes off his once broken arm, a 12-year-old boy can throw a 100-mile-an-hour fastball, and the Chicago Cubs want him as their new pitcher.
Who directed Rookie of the Year?
Rookie of the Year was directed by Daniel Stern.
Who stars in Rookie of the Year?
The principal cast of Rookie of the Year includes Thomas Ian Nicholas, Gary Busey, Albert Hall, Amy Morton, Dan Hedaya.
When was Rookie of the Year released and how long is it?
Rookie of the Year was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rookie of the Year?
Rookie of the Year had a reported production budget of $31M and grossed $56.5M at the worldwide box office (1.82 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Rookie of the Year?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rookie of the Year was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rookie of the Year?
Rookie of the Year holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).