Jim Morris never made it out of the minor leagues before a shoulder injury ended his pitching career twelve years ago. Now a married-with-children high-school chemistry teacher and baseball coach in Texas, Jim's team makes a deal with him: if they win the district championship, Jim will try out with a major-league organization. The bet proves incentive enough for the team, and they go from worst to first, making it to state for the first time in the history of the school. Jim, forced to live up to his end of the deal, is nearly laughed off the try-out field--until he gets onto the mound, where he confounds the scouts (and himself) by clocking successive 98 mph fastballs, good enough for a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Jim's still got a lot of pitches to throw before he makes it to The Show, but with his big-league dreams revived, there's no telling where he could go.
Stream The Rookie Now
- ExpressVPN
- From $3.49 per month
About The Rookie
Years after a shoulder injury cut short his pitching career, high-school chemistry teacher and baseball coach Jim Morris strikes a deal with his team. If they win the district championship, he will try out for a major league team. When the team succeeds beyond expectations, Morris reluctantly attends a tryout, where he astonishes scouts with his blazing 98 mph fastball. This leads to a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Faced with juggling family responsibilities and big-league dreams, Jim embarks on an incredible journey, proving that age is just a number when it comes to chasing your passions.
Movie Trailer
Cast and Characters
What people like about The Rookie
Where can you watch The Rookie online?
VPN Streaming Option
How to stream with ExpressVPN
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is an app that encrypts your internet connection and masks your IP address, allowing you to stream securely and bypass restrictions.
Why Use a VPN for Streaming?
- Bypass Geo-Restrictions: Many streaming services are geographically restricted. If you’re traveling outside the U.S., a VPN can make it appear as if you’re still in the country, giving you access to your subscriptions.
- Avoid ISP Throttling: Your internet provider might slow down your connection during high-bandwidth activities like streaming. A VPN encrypts your activity, preventing your ISP from throttling your speeds and ensuring a smooth, buffer-free experience.
- Increase Privacy: A VPN protects your data on non-secure public Wi-Fi networks by creating an encrypted tunnel, safeguarding your personal information while you stream.
How to get started with ExpressVPN:
- Sign Up: Purchase an ExpressVPN subscription.
- Download: Install the ExpressVPN app on your device.
- Connect: Open the app and connect to a server in the U.S.
- Stream: Log in to your streaming service and enjoy watching your favorite shows securely!
Suggested Movies
The Streamable uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb.
The Streamable uses JustWatch data but is not endorsed by JustWatch.
Watch Trailer
Movie Score
68%
Released
March 25, 2002
Director
John Lee Hancock
Cast
Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Beth Grant, Angus T. Jones, Brian Cox
Genre
Drama, Family