The Sandlot

Name: The Sandlot
Genre: Family, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1993-04-07
Cast: Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Patrick Renna, Chauncey Leopardi, Marty York

1993 | 101 min | Family, Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and it made about 5 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (64% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Annie Hall, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Funny with heart, feel-good.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

During a summer of friendship and adventure, one boy becomes a part of the gang, nine boys become a team and their leader becomes a legend by confronting the terrifying mystery beyond the right field wall.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
64% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerStrong
$34 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 542K people sought it out in the past year