Synopsis
In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures.
Scores
Overall Score
85.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
93.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
79.7%
Review Aggregate
77.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 72% of 53 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, thin plot, funny. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlythin plotfunnylightheartedstylizedcoming of ageemotionalchristmas
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Guiry | 1993 | $263,000 | $572,000 | (est) |
| Mike Vitar | 1993 | $162,000 | $352,000 | (est) |
| Patrick Renna | 1993 | $122,000 | $265,000 | (est) |
| Chauncey Leopardi | 1993 | $100,000 | $217,000 | (est) |
| Marty York | 1993 | $85,000 | $185,000 | (est) |
| Brandon Adams | 1993 | $75,000 | $163,000 | (est) |
| Grant Gelt | 1993 | $67,000 | $146,000 | (est) |
| Shane Obedzinski | 1993 | $61,000 | $133,000 | (est) |
| Victor DiMattia | 1993 | $57,000 | $123,000 | (est) |
| Denis Leary | 1993 | $53,000 | $114,000 | (est) |
| Karen Allen | 1993 | $49,000 | $107,000 | (est) |
| James Earl Jones | 1993 | $46,000 | $100,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score66.0
RT critic review count65
Rotten Tomatoes audience score89.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating7.8
IMDb votes111,114
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1993 | $32,434,006 | $70,412,096 |
| International | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1993 | $32,434,006 | $70,412,096 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1993 | $16,217,003 | $35,206,048 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1993 | $44,295,000 | $96,161,535 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1993 | $35,593,000 | $77,270,064 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1993 | $8,108,502 | $17,603,024 |
| Total Revenues | 1993 | $104,213,504 | $226,240,671 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1993 | $14,379,000 (est) | $31,215,864 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1993 | $8,371,000 (est) | $18,172,891 (est) |
| Participations | 1993 | $8,337,000 | $18,099,079 |
| Residuals ? | 1993 | $6,292,000 | $13,659,519 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1993 | $2,875,800 | $6,243,173 |
| Total Expenses | 1993 | $40,254,800 | $87,390,526 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1993 | $63,958,704 | $138,850,145 |
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