The Rookie

GUnited States rating20022h 7mDrama, Family
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A high school baseball coach discovers he might still have the talent to play professionally after a career-ending injury years ago. He makes a deal with his students to help them succeed while he pursues his own long-held dreams. This story explores the balance between family life and personal ambitions.

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Sad themes
Mild
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Gentle
This is a character driven drama with long scenes of dialogue and steady pacing typical of a family sports film. Estimated

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  1. 1Why do you think it was important for the coach to tell his students about his dream?
  2. 2How did the coach's goal help the students become better at their sport?
  3. 3What does it mean to have a 'dream' that you have to work hard for?

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