The Rookie (1990): movie guide

What is The Rookie about?

Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.

Cast highlights

The Rookie features Clint Eastwood, Charlie Sheen, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga, Tom Skerritt, Lara Flynn Boyle. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1990-12-07. Runtime: 121 minutes. TMDB score: 5.9/10 (654 votes). Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Rookie?

The Rookie is listed as Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is The Rookie?

The Rookie runs about 121 minutes.

Who stars in The Rookie?

Cast highlights include Clint Eastwood, Charlie Sheen, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga, Tom Skerritt, Lara Flynn Boyle.

Does Cinema Box stream The Rookie?

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