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Rookie of the Year

1993·Movie·PG·103 min·★ 6.2(412)

“The Chicago Cubs needed a miracle... They got Henry Rowengartner.”

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.

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Where to watch Rookie of the Year in United States

Can I watch Rookie of the Year in United States? Yes — you can stream Rookie of the Year in United States on Disney Plus and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Rookie of the Year there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.

Where is Rookie of the Year streaming around the world?

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United StatesDisney Plus, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomDisney PlusApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaDisney PlusApple TV Store, Amazon Video
AustraliaDisney PlusApple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyDisney PlusApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
France—Amazon Video, YouTube
SpainDisney Plus—
JapanDisney PlusAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD
South KoreaDisney Plus—

About Rookie of the Year

Rookie of the Year is a 1993 English-language family and comedy film directed by Daniel Stern. The cast is led by Thomas Ian Nicholas, Gary Busey, Albert Hall. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus, Tubi TV.

Rookie of the Year was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on July 7, 1993, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $31 million, it went on to gross $57 million worldwide.

Director
Daniel Stern
Writers
Sam Harper
Release date
July 7, 1993
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$31 million
Box office
$57 million
Production
20th Century Fox
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Rookie of the Year cast & crew

Rookie of the Year was directed by Daniel Stern and written by Sam Harper.

The cast features Thomas Ian Nicholas as Henry Rowengartner, Gary Busey as Chet Steadman, Albert Hall as Sal Martinella, Amy Morton as Mary Rowengartner, Dan Hedaya as Larry 'Fish' Fisher, and Bruce Altman as Jack Bradfield.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bill Conti, cinematography is by Jack N. Green, and it was produced by Robert Harper and Jack Brodsky.

Is Rookie of the Year worth watching?

Rookie of the Year holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 412 ratings, a solidly received family films.

At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy family and comedy, Rookie of the Year is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Rookie of the Year

In United States, you can stream Rookie of the Year on Disney Plus and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Rookie of the Year

Thomas Ian Nicholas

Thomas Ian Nicholas

Henry Rowengartner

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Chet Steadman

Albert Hall

Albert Hall

Sal Martinella

Amy Morton

Amy Morton

Mary Rowengartner

Dan Hedaya

Dan Hedaya

Larry 'Fish' Fisher

Bruce Altman

Bruce Altman

Jack Bradfield

Eddie Bracken

Eddie Bracken

Bob Carson

Robert Hy Gorman

Robert Hy Gorman

Clark (as Robert Gorman)

Patrick LaBrecque

Patrick LaBrecque

George

Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern

Phil Brickma

Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine

Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine

Becky

Tom Milanovich

Tom Milanovich

Heddo

Rookie of the Year — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Rookie of the Year in United States?

Rookie of the Year is streaming on Disney Plus, Tubi TV in United States.

▸Is Rookie of the Year on Disney Plus?

Yes — Rookie of the Year is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.

▸What language is Rookie of the Year in?

Rookie of the Year is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Rookie of the Year?

Rookie of the Year runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).

▸What is Rookie of the Year rated?

Rookie of the Year is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 412 ratings.

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