The Sandlot

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The Sandlot

PG

Released Apr 1, 1993

1h 41m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Drama

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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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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

The 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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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

In The Sandlot's nostalgia for simpler times, a single-sex world seems to be a key component.

Rated: 2/4

May 7, 2014

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Everything comes together in The Sandlot with perfection to deliver one of the best baseball movies in cinematic history.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 13, 2024

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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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Steven R

Grew up watching this movie in the ‘90s. We had it on VHS and it was one of those tapes in constant rotation in our VCR. This movie is a classic in every way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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James D

Loved it. Never gets old.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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Craig M

Fantastic baseball movie for kids and adults to share.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/25

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Trailer R

One of the greatest coming-of-age sport movies ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/25

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Tyler S

There are a few plot holes, but it cancels out the rest of the film. One of my favorites!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Braxton M

A classic coming of age movie that is great for all generations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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David M. Evans

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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
Producer: Dale De La Torre, William S. Gilmore
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
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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