Little Big League (1994)
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33% of critics liked it
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51% of users liked it
(20,044 ratings)
A 12-year old boy inherits the Minnesota Twins in this baseball comedy that is aimed toward younger viewers. Young Billy, a normal twelve-year old, is nuts about baseball and knows almost everything there is to know about the game. He should, his grandfather owns the perennial losers, the Minnesota… More A 12-year old boy inherits the Minnesota Twins in this baseball comedy that is aimed toward younger viewers. Young Billy, a normal twelve-year old, is nuts about baseball and knows almost everything there is to know about the game. He should, his grandfather owns the perennial losers, the Minnesota Twins. When grandpa dies, he leaves the Twins in Billy's hands. Naturally the players are skeptical, especially after Billy designates himself as team manager. But with a combination of guile, knowledge and determination, Billy earns their grudging respect and the team begins a winning streak. Initially, Billy reminds the team that baseball is supposed to be fun, but he soon forgets that as he becomes increasingly involved in the adult world of competition, management and team politics. His three friends are angered that he no-longer has time for them. Billy gets mad when the first baseman starts going out with his mom. Eventually the burned out Billy must again learn how to be a kid. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- PG, 1 hr. 59 min.
- Directed By
- Andrew Scheinman
- Written By
- Gregory K. Pincus, Adam Scheinman
- Genres
- Comedy, Kids & Family
- In Theaters
- Jun 29, 1994 Wide
- On DVD
- Sep 3, 2002
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Teresa Talerico, Common Sense Media
Family comedy hits home run; product placement strikes out.
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James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Passably entertaining for the "Boy's Life" crowd
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Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star
Forgettable in every way. The kids-in-big-leagues theme is thankfully dead for now.
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
Another useless addition to a jam-packed genre
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Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
The first third or so of Little Big League is warm and winning - and has some big laughs. But as it progresses, the drama becomes more sentimental and stagnant, and the film begins to drag.
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Cast
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Luke Edwardsas Billy Heywood -
Timothy Busfieldas Lou Collins -
John Ashtonas Mac Macnally
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Ashley Crowas Jenny Heywood -
Kevin Dunnas Arthur Goslin -
Billy L. Sullivanas Chuck Lobert
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