The Sandlot

PG

Released Apr 1, 1993

1 hr. 41 min.

Kids & Family

Comedy

Drama

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62 Reviews

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When Scottie Smalls (Thomas Guiry) moves to a new neighborhood, he manages to make friends with a group of kids who play baseball at the sandlot. Together they go on a series of funny and touching adventures. The boys run into trouble when Smalls borrows a ball from his stepdad that gets hit over a fence.

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Critics Consensus

It may be shamelessly derivative and overly nostalgic, but The Sandlot is nevertheless a genuinely sweet and funny coming-of-age adventure.

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Teddy B

An effective exercise in classic American nostalgia with an intriguing enough premise to keep the viewer engaged.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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Kenneth L

Watching this as a 50 year-old man, this movie was ok. It was cute in parts, but it wasn't great. I think they tried to make something like A Christmas Story or The Wonder Years, but it just wasn't as good as those.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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Code F

Let me be clear: this movie was my childhood. Now at 36, this is still one of my favorite movies of all time. The sense of adventure, wonder, anticipation, fear, and accomplishment, make this movie still do it for me to this day. As a father of a 5 year old girl, it brings a smile to my face to see her love this movie (maybe not to the level that I did), and love watching it together. Sure, there are things here and there as an adult that are corny, but I could care less. Anyone rating this movie rotten, are more than likely old, sheltered, or read books instead of playing outside as a child.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/24

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Platty the Perrypus W

Literally where I first heard the S swear word

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/08/23

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Heather P

This movie is my happy place!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/05/23

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Joel H

Even though I wasn't alive in the 60s, and I didn't really play baseball with my buddies growing up, The Sandlot reminds me of my childhood. This movie captures the essence of youth, and I think that is what makes it so relatable. It features a great cast of kids. Each one of them bring something to the table. It has a cleverness to it that can make me smile and laugh each time I watch it. However, the story also has a lot of heart. Yes, this movie was a childhood favorite of mine, but it still holds up well as an adult. If you haven't seen it in for-e-ver, you should visit The Sandlot once again.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/29/23

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David M. Evans

Director

Tom Guiry

Scotty Smalls

Mike Vitar

Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez

Patrick Renna

Hamilton "Ham" Porter

Chauncey Leopardi

Michael "`Squints" Palledorous

Marty York

Alan "Yeah Yeah" McClennan

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Rene Rodriguez

Miami Herald

That's what The Sandlot repeatedly does: Confound your expectations. It's a charming and hilarious flick for kids (boys in particular will eat it up) that feels remarkably fresh, even during its occasional foray into cliché land.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 17, 2021

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Jill Rachlin

Entertainment Weekly

Those in the mood to return to the age of innocence might want to try The Sandlot.

Rated: B-

Apr 9, 2019

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Duane Byrge

Hollywood Reporter

A scruffy underdog yarn that will appeal not only to kids but also to their thirty- or fortysomething parents.

Apr 9, 2019

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...an amiable, irresistibly nostalgic drama...

Rated: 3/4

Oct 11, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

This is a fraudulent baseball film that's more cartoonish than real.

Rated: C-

Aug 30, 2023

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Chase Hutchinson

Collider

At the very least, it serves as a reminder to always have a spare baseball handy any time you go out to play in the park in case it gets taken by an absurdly enormous dog over the fence.

Rated: B+

Apr 7, 2023

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Synopsis

When Scottie Smalls (Thomas Guiry) moves to a new neighborhood, he manages to make friends with a group of kids who play baseball at the sandlot. Together they go on a series of funny and touching adventures. The boys run into trouble when Smalls borrows a ball from his stepdad that gets hit over a fence.

Director: David M. Evans
Executive Producer: Mark Burg, Cathleen Summers, Chris Zarpas
Screenwriter: David M. Evans, Robert Gunter
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox, Island World
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 1, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 20, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.7M
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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