The Sandlot Kids

Original title: The Sandlot

1993
PG
1h 41m

IMDb RATING

7.8/10

108K

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Baseball Coming-of-Age Teen Comedy Comedy Drama Family Sport

In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures.In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures.In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures.

Director
- David Mickey Evans
Writers
- David Mickey Evans
- Robert Gunter
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.8/10

108K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

925

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Director
- David Mickey Evans
Writers
- David Mickey Evans
- Robert Gunter
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

The Babe
(as Art La Fleur)

Patrick Renna

Hamilton 'Ham' Porter

Chauncey Leopardi

Michael 'Squints' Palledorous

Marty York

Alan 'Yeah-Yeah' McClennan

Brandon Quintin Adams

Kenny DeNunez
(as Brandon Adams)

Grant Gelt

Bertram Grover Weeks

Shane Obedzinski

Tommy 'Repeat' Timmons

Victor DiMattia

Timmy Timmons

Denis Leary

Bill

Karen Allen

James Earl Jones

Mr. Mertle

Marley Shelton

Wendy
(as Marlee Shelton)

Herb Muller

Young Mr. Mertle

Daniel Zacapa

Police Chief
(as Garret Pearson)

Eddie Matthews

Thief
(as Ed Matthews)

Keith Campbell

Thief

Director
- David Mickey Evans
Writers
- David Mickey Evans
- Robert Gunter
All cast & crew
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Trivia
Director David Mickey Evans had one clear instruction for Chauncey Leopardi during the pool scene when he kisses Wendy Peffercorn: "keep your tongue in your mouth."

Goofs
At several points in the movie lights are seen on at Mr. Mertle's house. However, Mr. Mertle is blind and lives alone, so having lights on would be useless to him. However, contrary to popular belief, most people who are legally blind still retain a small amount of residual vision, and they do tend to rely upon it in their everyday lives. Thus, Mr. Mertle having the lights on in his house to assist with what little vision he would have left is not an error.

Quotes
"The Babe": Remember kid, there's heroes and there's legends. Heroes get remembered but legends never die, follow your heart kid, and you'll never go wrong.

Crazy credits
The opening 20th Century Fox logo plays in complete silence.

Alternate versions
Some network television prints omit a scene involving a local carnival and the kids' first time using chewing tobacco.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: This Boy's Life/The Sandlot/Indecent Proposal/Bodies, Rest & Motion/The Abyss (1993)

Soundtracks
Finger Poppin' Time
Written and Performed by Hank Ballard
Courtesy of Highland Music Inc.
By arrangement with Celebrity Licensing Inc.

User reviews241

Featured review

8/10

Capturing time on film.

I thought The Sandlot captured the innocence and joy of being young and playing baseball in a small town neighborhood. The film isn't perfect but has great atmosphere. I enjoyed the sub-plot with the dog and James Earl Jones and I loved the scenes when the kids were just being kids and enjoying the summer. The film made me feel good and I sometimes think that's all a film is supposed to do. Check it out.