Little Big League

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Little Big League

PG

Released Jun 29, 1994

1h 59m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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When his grandfather (Jason Robards) dies, 12-year-old Billy (Luke Edwards) suddenly becomes the heir to the Minnesota Twins baseball team. It's a dream come true for the baseball fan, who believes he can get the Twins out of their current slump by managing them personally. Of course, managing a pro baseball team is a lot of work, and some of the players aren't crazy about taking orders from a pre-teen, but Billy's honest approach and love for the game could be just what the Twins need.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

It's one of those rare baseball movies that has a real feel for the game, instead of using it as a backdrop for bizarre characters.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 3/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Lois Alter Mark

Entertainment Weekly

Filled with baseball lore, trivia, and cameos by major-league players, this fable covers its bases with sincerity and humor.

Rated: B+

Jun 29, 1994

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Gary Wolcott

Tri-City Herald

Although funny in some spots, Little Big League slogs to a halt... This is a safe film for children and families. Its limitations come in redundancy and its oppressive length.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 1, 2024

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Danielle Solzman

Dugout Dirt (Substack)

The plot might be ridiculously absurd to an extent but Little Big League is one of the greatest baseball movies ever made.

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 4, 2023

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

Little Big League avoids the usual ending, but then tacks on an even more corny upbeat prologue.

Rated: 2/4

Feb 25, 2022

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Hugh K

Smart baseball movie and hilarious. The "situations and tendencies" scene when Billy demonstrates his managerial IQ sums it up in a nutshell. It's a real ball fan's film disguised as family fun. Sorry for all the f-f-f-f sounds.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/27/23

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Audience Member

People who don’t like this movie don’t understand baseball.. A+

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/20

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steve d

even little kids may be board with it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Even though it isn't funny that many times, Little Big League is great! Anybody would love to watch a 11 year old beat up other Major Leaguers and help the Twins win.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

I really love this movie little Big League

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/19

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Audience Member

I really love this movie I have this for DVD I would love this come out on Blu-ray and I really would love to see a sequel to this one Little Big League 2 have the original cast

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Synopsis

When his grandfather (Jason Robards) dies, 12-year-old Billy (Luke Edwards) suddenly becomes the heir to the Minnesota Twins baseball team. It's a dream come true for the baseball fan, who believes he can get the Twins out of their current slump by managing them personally. Of course, managing a pro baseball team is a lot of work, and some of the players aren't crazy about taking orders from a pre-teen, but Billy's honest approach and love for the game could be just what the Twins need.

Director: Andrew Scheinman
Producer: Mike Lobell
Screenwriter: Gregory K. Pincus, Adam Scheinman
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Warner Home Vídeo
Production Co: Castle Rock Entertainment, Lobell/Bergman Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 29, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.1M
Runtime: 1h 59m
Sound Mix: Surround, DTS, Stereo, SDDS, Dolby

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