Rookie of the Year (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1993, Rookie of the Year is a comedy and family film directed by Daniel Stern, running about 103 minutes. “The Chicago Cubs needed a miracle... They got Henry Rowengartner.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 12-year-old Henry Rowengartner, whose late father was a minor league baseball player, grew up dreaming of playing baseball, despite his physical shortcomings. After Henry's arm is broken while trying to catch a baseball at school, the tendon in that arm heals too tightly, allowing Henry to throw pitches that are as fast as 103 mph. Henry is spotted at nearby Wrigley Field by Larry "Fish" Fisher, the general manager of the struggling Chicago Cubs, after Henry throws an opponent's home-run ball all the way from the outfield bleachers back to the catcher, and it seems that Henry may be the pitcher that team owner Bob Carson has been praying for.
Who’s in it. Rookie of the Year stars Thomas Ian Nicholas as Henry Rowengartner, Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine as Becky, Gary Busey as Chet Steadman and Amy Morton as Mary Rowengartner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Rookie of the Year has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $56.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and Hulu and 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 Rookie of the Year page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rookie of the Year tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rookie of the Year (1993)?
- In US, Rookie of the Year is available to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu, and 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 Rookie of the Year worth watching?
- Rookie of the Year holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rookie of the Year?
- Rookie of the Year stars Thomas Ian Nicholas, Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine, Gary Busey, Amy Morton and Dan Hedaya.
- When was Rookie of the Year released?
- Rookie of the Year was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.