The Rookie (2002 film)

The Rookie
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn Lee Hancock
Written byMike Rich
Produced byMark Ciardi
Gordon Gray
Mark Johnson
StarringDennis Quaid
Rachel Griffiths
Jay Hernandez
Brian Cox
CinematographyJohn Schwartzman
Edited byEric L. Beason
Music byCarter Burwell
Production
companies
Distributed byBuena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release date
  • March 29, 2002 (2002-03-29)
Running time
128 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$22 million
Box office$80.7 million[1]

The Rookie is a 2002 American sports drama film directed by John Lee Hancock and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is based on the true story of Jim Morris who debuted in Major League Baseball at age 35. The film stars Dennis Quaid as Morris, alongside Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Angus T. Jones, and Brian Cox. It was released in the United States on March 29, 2002. The film was filmed in 2.40:1 widescreen.

  1. ^ "The Rookie (2002) - Box Office Mojo".