Little Big League (1994)

Wonderful baseball movie

Little Big League is the story of Billy Heywood, a kid born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and a grandfather who owns the Minnnesota Twins. He's constantly around his grandfather because he has a single mother, and as a result, he lives, breaths, eats, and sleeps baseball. Unfortunately for Billy, his grandfather dies. On the bright side, little Billy inherits the Twins.

With his first major decision as an owner, after briefly trying out a hard-nosed manager currently with the team, Billy names himself manager and coach. The move is met with justified criticism and skepticism. After all, he's a teenager who has shown nothing, and has not moved up the coaching chain. And, at first, the nay-sayers appear to be correct, as Billy has difficulty balancing time between popping zits, playing Nintendo, and MANAGING A MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM. The concept is so ridiculous that it's not even worth mentioning; just go with it because it's fun.

Well, the team sucks, sucked before Billy became manager, and nothing has changed. The team blames their new precocious manager. Afterall, how can a team relate to a kid who has never had a beer, chased a woman, or driven a car?

Billy's infectious attitude eventually wins the team over, getting the team to play for fun and love of the game - a novel concept for today's athletes who think anything under 10million per year is an insult. Naturally, the hijinks and winning ensues, and the team makes a run for the playoffs. Along the way, Billy learns how to manage a baseball team, as well as the responsibilities of growing up.

This is a great movie, very fun and entertaining. Perfect for a father-son movie night. February 18, 2008

Gramdpa's Will

His grandpa pass away, leave him with Twins. He has trouble in school with some of math. Great Baseball movie. December 11, 2007

I just love this one

Grampa dies and leaves you the Ballclub?How bittersweet is that? You're 12 years old and totally in charge (if Mom lets you).This is just a fun fun movie. I watch the darn thing every time it comes on.It is great that you can watch it withe kids and everyone enjoys it. September 9, 2007

A great Fun-Loving Family Comedy-- especially for Baseball Fans

Whether or not you love America's favorite past-time... this movie is so irresistable. Luke Edwards is very charming as the young Twins Manager. There are so many different types of humor that are delivered in this movie. John Ashton is so dry yet Jonathan Silverman is just downright adorably absurd.

Great to rent-- but due to it's rarity to find at the local Blockbuster-- plus the cost of renting anyways-- you might as well purchase it. If you love great Family Comedies like Mrs. Doubtfire, Home Alone, The Sandlot-- you'll love this spin on a minor in the Big Leagues. July 5, 2007

It touches you

You feel for the characters in this movie and the kids will like it too. January 27, 2007

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