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1993 · 101 min · PG

The Sandlot

Directed by David Mickey Evans · Family, Comedy, Drama

The Sandlot (1993) is a Family film, directed by David Mickey Evans set in Los Angeles during the 1960s, in summer. It runs 101 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of friendship and coming of age run throughout.

Composer
David Newman
Cinematography
Anthony B. Richmond
Cast
Tom GuiryMike VitarPatrick RennaChauncey LeopardiMarty YorkBrandon Quintin AdamsGrant GeltJames Earl Jones

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Suburban
When
1960s
Season
Summer

Premise & themes

Themes
FriendshipComing Of Age
Tone
NostalgicComedicCozy

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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