Rookie (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2021, Rookie is a drama film directed by Lieven Van Baelen, running about 100 minutes. “Ride to Live” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nicky, a young ambitious and confident pure blooded motorcyclist. He always puts his life on the line while racing, not for the money but for kicks, respect and fame. When he gets into an accident, his world crumbles apart, not sure whether he’ll ever be able to race again. He has trouble accepting this new life and turns to his sister-in-law Vero and her son Charlie to start over. But the adrenaline junkie inside him rears his ugly head and Nicky tries relive his dream by coaching his nephew Charlie. It quickly becomes clear though, that they’re not cut from the same cloth.
Who’s in it. Rookie stars Veerle Baetens as Vero, Matteo Simoni as Nicky, Tibo Vandenborre as Christophe and Stilian Keli as Dealer #1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Rookie sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rookie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rookie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rookie (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rookie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rookie worth watching?
- Rookie holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rookie?
- Rookie stars Veerle Baetens, Matteo Simoni, Tibo Vandenborre, Stilian Keli and Guy Combes.
- When was Rookie released?
- Rookie was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.