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The Rookie

(2002, Rated G, Drama, Starring Rachel Griffiths, Dennis Quaid, Jay Hernandez)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sweet and engaging despite some flaws.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Diverse team members work well together
  • Violence & scariness:

    None Mild tension
  • Sexy stuff:

    Brief suggested nudity in marital bedroom, locker room
  • Language:

    Brief swear words
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    None
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Rookie

Parents need to know that although this movie is rated G, it will not be of much interest to younger kids. And some children might be upset by the scenes of Morris with his father, who is cold and unsympathetic, or by the financial problems faced by the family. There are references to divorce and remarriage.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about our responsibility to help those we care about try to make their dreams come true and to share the dreams of those we love. It was the way Morris believed in his team and the way they believed in him that made both their dreams come true. Morris's father tells him that it is "okay to think about what you want to do until it is time to do what you were meant to do." How do you know when it is time to put a dream aside?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Good movie, but some bad stuff.

    I watched it in school; it was long and inspiring. It teaches older kids and teens about being trustworthy and being responsible. I noticed some ads, wine & beer, and some bad language.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    A great sports movie!

    This is one of those movies that is just hard to resist!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    i laughed

    THIS IS A GREAT MOVIE FOR KIDS TO SEE. AT HOME.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Another great sports movie

    The Rookie is another one of the great sports movies.It has a great story and since I love baseball I think its a great movie.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

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