• Summer Catch (2001)

    A coming-of-age romantic comedy set against the backdrop of the Cape Cod Baseball League. Local boy Ryan Dunne (Freddie Prinze Jr.), now a pitcher for Boston College, meets Tenley Parrish (Jessica Biel), the daughter of a wealthy couple who summer on the Cape. Ryan and Tenley fall in love, much to the chagrin of their families, while Ryan clings to one last hope of being discovered and signed to a pro baseball contract.

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Summer Catch
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Release Date: August 24th, 2001

DVD Release Date: December 4th, 2001

PG-13 |1 hr 48 min

Plot Summary

A coming-of-age romantic comedy set against the backdrop of the Cape Cod Baseball League. Local boy Ryan Dunne (Freddie Prinze Jr.), now a pitcher for Boston College, meets Tenley Parrish (Jessica Biel), the daughter of a wealthy couple who summer on the Cape. Ryan and Tenley fall in love, much to the chagrin of their families, while Ryan clings to one last hope of being discovered and signed to a pro baseball contract.

Cast: Freddie Prinze Jr., Jessica Biel, Matthew Lillard, Brian Dennehy, Fred Ward, Jason Gedrick, Brittany Murphy, Bruce Davison

Director: Michael Tollin

Genres: Romantic comedy

Production Co: Warner Brothers, Tollin/Robbins Productions

Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures

Keywords: Passionate , Underdog , Love , Rivalry , Heartwarming , 2000s , Growing up ,

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  • 50
    Baltimore Sun

    A fuzzy, feel-good movie about baseball, babes and believing in yourself.

  • 50
    Steven ReaPhiladelphia Inquirer

    Fuzzy, feel-good movie about baseball, babes and believing in yourself. show more

  • 63
    Charlotte Observer

    It's no surprise, and it's trite, but sometimes fun -- and not magic -- is more than enough. show more

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