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The Rookie (2002) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Directed by
- John Lee Hancock
- Starring
- Dennis Quaid
- Budget
- $22M
A former minor league pitcher who became a high school chemistry teacher is given an unexpected opportunity to pursue his lifelong dream. Years after leaving baseball, Jim Morris is asked to try out for a major league team, forcing him to confront his faded abilities and question whether he can still compete at the highest level. He must overcome his insecurities and prove that it’s possible to chase a dream, no matter how much time has passed.
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