The Rookie (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1990, The Rookie is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Rookie stars Clint Eastwood as Nick Pulovski, Charlie Sheen as David Ackerman, Raúl Juliá as Strom and Sônia Braga as Liesl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Rookie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rookie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rookie tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rookie (1990)?
- In US, The Rookie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rookie worth watching?
- The Rookie holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rookie?
- The Rookie stars Clint Eastwood, Charlie Sheen, Raúl Juliá, Sônia Braga and Tom Skerritt.
- When was The Rookie released?
- The Rookie was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.