The Rookie
“Packing years of experience and a .45 automatic, L.A. detective Nick Pulovski figures he's got all the help he needs. He's also got all the help he doesn't need. His new partner is The Rookie.”
Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.
Where to watch The Rookie in United States
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Where is The Rookie streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Rookie
The Rookie is a 1990 English-language action, crime and drama film directed by Clint Eastwood. The cast is led by Clint Eastwood, Charlie Sheen, Raúl Juliá. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Rookie was produced by Malpaso Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 7, 1990, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $22 million worldwide.
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Writers
- Boaz Yakin, Scott Spiegel
- Release date
- December 7, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $22 million
- Production
- Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
The Rookie cast & crew
The Rookie was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Boaz Yakin and Scott Spiegel.
The cast features Clint Eastwood as Nick Pulovski, Charlie Sheen as David Ackerman, Raúl Juliá as Strom, Sonia Braga as Liesl, Tom Skerritt as Eugene Ackerman, and Lara Flynn Boyle as Sarah.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lennie Niehaus, cinematography is by Jack N. Green, and it was produced by David Valdes and Steven Siebert.
Is The Rookie worth watching?
The Rookie holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 626 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, The Rookie is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Rookie
The Rookie isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Rookie
Clint Eastwood
Nick Pulovski
Charlie Sheen
David Ackerman
Raúl Juliá
Strom
Sonia Braga
Liesl
Tom Skerritt
Eugene Ackerman
Lara Flynn Boyle
Sarah
Xander Berkeley
Blackwell
Coleby Lombardo
David's brother
Pat DuVal
Interrogator #1
Mara Corday
Interrogator #2
Jerry Schumacher
Interrogator #3
Pepe Serna
Lt. Ray Garcia
The Rookie — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rookie in United States?
The Rookie is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Rookie in?
The Rookie is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Rookie?
The Rookie runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is The Rookie rated?
The Rookie is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 626 ratings.
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