How long is The Rookie?

The Rookie is 2 h 7 min long (127 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:07 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Rookie rated?

The Rookie is rated G in the US.

Where can I stream The Rookie?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Apple TV (subscription), Disney Plus (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Rookie (2002) runs 2 h 7 min, is rated G in the US and averages 6.8 from 514 TMDB members. Jim Morris never made it out of the minor leagues before a shoulder injury ended his pitching career twelve years ago. Now a married-with-children high-school chemistry teacher and baseball coach in Texas, Jim's team makes a deal with him: if they win the district championship, Jim will try out with a major-league organization. The bet proves incentive enough for the team, and they go from worst to first, making it…

Runtime: 2 h 7 min — ends 10:07 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: G (US)
Genres: Drama, Family
Released: March 25, 2002
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 514 votes
Director: John Lee Hancock
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Beth Grant
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Family reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Apple TV (subscription), Disney Plus (subscription).

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How long is The Rookie?: The Rookie is 2 h 7 min long (127 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:07 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Rookie rated?: The Rookie is rated G in the US.
Is The Rookie a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Family reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Rookie?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Apple TV (subscription), Disney Plus (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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