When widowed attorney Tripp Spence (Harry Connick Jr. of INDEPENDENCE DAY) finds himself wanted by the IRS, he and his young pitching sensation son Derrick (Shawn Salinas in his movie debut) change their appearance, assume new identities and flee to Las Vegas. Here, Derrick becomes ‘Mickey’ and Tripp enrolls him in a second final year of Little League. But as the nation, the government and a nervous Tripp watch, ‘Mickey’ leads his team from the city championship all the way to the controversial final game of the Little League World Series. Can a 13-year-old fugitive with an 80 mph fastball now find a way to stay anonymous – and honest – as the most famous 12-year-old athlete in the world? Michelle Johnson (FAR AND AWAY) and Mike Starr (DUMB AND DUMBER) co-star in this exciting and powerful drama directed by Hugh Wilson (POLICE ACADEMY, THE FIRST WIVES CLUB) from an original screenplay by #1 best-selling author and proud Little League coach John GrishamJohn Grisham wrote the screenplay for and produced the enjoyable Mickey, a family drama that explores–typical of the bestselling author–seemingly unresolvable conflicts between the personal and the ethical. Harry Connick Jr. plays California attorney Tripp Spence, a widower whose recent bankruptcy has come under scrutiny from the IRS. Admitting wrongdoing to his son, Derrick (Shawn Salinas), Tripp vows to avoid jail, and the two head for Las Vegas under assumed identities. Rather than stay out of sight, however, Tripp talks the manager (Mike Starr) of a first-rate Little League team into drafting Derrick, a 13-year-old, talented pitcher who claims to be younger. Soon Derrick is attracting national attention, precisely what Tripp doesn’t want, yet he refuses to squelch his son’s brilliant ride to the top. Hugh Wilson (Guarding Tess) directed this brisk, smart feature, which includes a generous amount of on-the-field baseball action and an intriguing subplot about Cuban ball players. –Tom Keogh
Stills from Mickey
 Harry Connick Jr. as Tripp Spence |
 Shawn Salinas as Derrick, a.k.a. Mickey |
 Writer/producer John Grisham cameos as a Little League Commissioner |
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December 17, 2010
#1
Mickey is a Great Little League Film,
I thought this was a great film. Although it’s story is about something negative that happens in Little League, through the story it shows the positive and amazing aspects of the organization. It’s well written and carries you into the story. The impact of one person’s actions on many comes out clearly. Anyone who has ever played Little League, or is involved in the organization should really enjoy this film. I highly recommend seeing it!
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|December 17, 2010
#2
An excellent film for the little sluggers!,
‘Mickey’ is a WONDERFUL family-friendly film that reinforces the concept of fairness in both sports and life. It’s chalk full of baseball action and delivers a powerful possitive message that makes keeps you on your toes through the very end last moments of the film. ‘Mickey’ is perfect for a pizza night at home with the kids or even a rained out sporting event.
I highly recommend this film.
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|December 17, 2010
#3
One more season,
I was stunned that this movie captured the same sentiments I had when watching my sons play baseball. There is nothing like the culmination of a twelve-year olds season, the tournaments on the road, and under the lights. It is a good story for young (and seasoned) athletes of any sport, of any game: The consequences of making a decision are complex, and go way beyond the moment in time and space. And, yeah!! the players weren’t faking; they were real!
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