Everyone's Hero facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Everyone's Hero |
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| Story by | Howard Jonas |
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| Music by | John Debney |
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| Editing by | John Bryant |
| Studio | IDT Entertainment |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | September 15, 2006 |
| Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $35 million |
| Money made | $16.6 million |
Everyone's Hero is a computer-animated sports comedy film released in 2006. It was directed by Colin Brady, Christopher Reeve, and Daniel St. Pierre. The movie features the voices of many famous actors. These include Jake T. Austin, Rob Reiner, and Whoopi Goldberg. The film was made by IDT Entertainment and distributed by 20th Century Fox. Everyone's Hero came out in theaters on September 15, 2006. It tells a heartwarming story about a young boy's big adventure.
Story of the Film
The movie takes place in New York City in 1932. This was a time when many people faced tough economic challenges. Yankee Irving (Jake T. Austin) is a 10-year-old boy who loves baseball. His father, Stanley (Mandy Patinkin), works at Yankee Stadium.
One day, a thief dressed as a security guard steals Babe Ruth's special bat, Darlin' (Whoopi Goldberg). Stanley is wrongly blamed for the theft. He is temporarily let go from his job until the bat is found. Stanley is upset and mistakenly thinks Yankee was involved. He sends Yankee to his room. The real thief is Lefty Maginnis (William H. Macy). He is a cheating pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Lefty works for the Cubs' manager, Napoleon Cross (Robin Williams). Cross wants the Cubs to win against the New York Yankees in the 1932 World Series.
Yankee is determined to get the bat back. He wants to clear his father's name and save his family's home. He decides to travel to Chicago, where the next World Series will be held. Yankee finds the bat and plans to return it to Babe Ruth. On his journey, the bat, Darlin', and a baseball named Screwie (Rob Reiner) start talking!
Lefty tries to steal Darlin' from Yankee during a wild chase. But Yankee gets help from new friends. He meets hobos Andy, Louis, and Jack (Richard Kind, Ed Helms, and Ron Tippe). He also meets Marti Brewster (Raven-Symoné), a girl whose father, Lonnie Brewster (Forest Whitaker), is a great baseball pitcher. Lonnie helps Yankee get to the city. Yankee even meets Babe Ruth (Brian Dennehy) himself.
However, Lefty manages to steal Darlin' and gives her to Cross. Cross then kidnaps Yankee. During the World Series game, Cross talks to Yankee in his office. He tells Yankee his sneaky plans.
In an amazing turn of events, Yankee gets to play for the Yankees! This makes the team feel much better. The Yankees score many runs and take the lead, winning the World Series. Yankee escapes from Cross's office and avoids the security guards. Cross tries to stop Babe Ruth from accepting the win. He says Yankee is too young to be a player.
But Yankee is confident. He manages to hit Screwie after two strikes. Many Cubs players try to get Yankee out, but he dodges them all. Lefty tries one last time to strike him out. Yankee outsmarts him by jumping over him and landing on home plate! This wins the World Series for the New York Yankees.
Because Darlin's theft is revealed, Cross is arrested. Lefty is kicked off his team and also arrested. Stanley is cleared of all blame. He gets his job back as the stadium's custodian. Yankee, his parents, and his new friends Screwie and Darlin' celebrate the Yankees' win. Yankee becomes an official player. Cross is seen handing out Babe Ruth bobbleheads. Lefty is sweeping streets as part of his punishment. Yankee happily plays catch with Screwie and the hobos' dog.
Voice Actors
Here are the talented actors who lent their voices to the characters in Everyone's Hero:
- Jake T. Austin as Yankee Irving; a 10-year-old boy who dreams of being a baseball player. He looks up to Babe Ruth and helps save his special bat, Darlin'.
- Rob Reiner as Screwie; a talking baseball who often argues with Darlin'.
- Whoopi Goldberg as Darlin'; a talking baseball bat owned by Babe Ruth. Babe and Darlin' are very close, and Babe protects her fiercely.
- William H. Macy as Lefty Maginnis; a dishonest baseball player who tries to steal Babe's bat, Darlin'.
- Robin Williams as Napoleon Cross; the general manager of the Chicago Cubs and Lefty's boss. Robin Williams asked not to be credited in honor of his friend Christopher Reeve.
- Brian Dennehy as Babe Ruth; the famous baseball player for the New York Yankees.
- Raven-Symoné as Marti Brewster; Lonnie and Rosetta's daughter.
- Mandy Patinkin as Stanley Irving; Yankee's father and the custodian at Yankee Stadium.
- Forest Whitaker as Lonnie "The Rooster" Brewster; a talented African American pitcher in the Negro leagues and Marti's father.
- Dana Reeve as Emily Irving; Yankee's mother.
- Robert Wagner as Mr. Robinson, the general manager of the New York Yankees and Stanley's boss.
- Richard Kind as Hobo Andy / Maitre'D.
- Joe Torre as the New York Yankees manager.
- Cherise Booth as Rosetta Brewster, Lonnie's wife and Marti's mother.
- Ritchie Allen as Officer Bryant.
- Jason Harris Katz (credited as Jason Harris) as Announcer.
- Ed Helms as Hobo Louie.
- Ray Iannicelli as Conductors/Umpire.
- Gideon Jacobs as Bully Kid Tubby.
- Marcus Maurice as Willie.
- Will Reeve as Big Kid.
- Ron Tippe as Hobo Jack.
- Jesse Bronstein as Sandlot Kid #1.
- Ralph Coppola as Sandlot Kid #2.
- Conor White as Bully Kid Arnold.
Additional voices were provided by Ritchie Allen, Rochelle Hogue, Sondra James, Matthew Laborteaux, Greta Martin, Christie Moreau, Sean Oliver, Charles Parnell, Dennis Pressey, Tyler James Williams and Cornell Womack.
Music from the Film
| Everyone's Hero: Music from the Motion Picture | |
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| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Film soundtrack |
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The soundtrack for Everyone's Hero was released by Columbia Records and Sony Music Soundtrax. A soundtrack is a collection of songs and music used in a movie. This album features songs by the film's star Raven-Symoné. It also includes music from Grammy-winning artists like Wyclef Jean, Brooks & Dunn, and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Here is a list of the songs on the soundtrack:
- The Best – John Ondrasik – 3:49
- Keep On Swinging – Brooks & Dunn – 4:12
- Dream Like New York – Tyrone Wells – 3:44
- Chicago (That Toddling Town) – Chris Botti featuring Lyle Lovett – 2:16
- The Best Day of My Life – John Randall featuring Jessi Alexander – 3:13
- Keep Your Eye on the Ball – Raven-Symoné – 2:27
- What You Do – Wyclef Jean featuring Kontrast – 3:12
- Swing It – Brooks & Dunn – 3:34
- Take Me Out to the Ballgame – Lonestar – 2:43
- The Bug – Mary Chapin Carpenter – 3:48
- The Tigers – John Debney featuring Paris Bennett – 1:46
- At Bat – John Debney – 3:44
See also
In Spanish: Héroe de todos para niños
