"Packing years of experience and a .45 automatic, L.A. detective Nick Pulovski figures he's got all the help he needs. He's also got all the help he doesn't need. His new partner is The Rookie."
The Rookie

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The Rookie' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'The Rookie' right now, here are some particulars about the Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures crime flick.

Released December 6th, 1990, 'The Rookie' stars Clint Eastwood, Charlie Sheen, Raúl Juliá, Sônia Braga The R movie has a runtime of about 2 hr, and received a user score of 59 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 507 respected users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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."

'The Rookie' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, and YouTube .

'The Rookie' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on December 7th, 1990
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting September 2nd, 2003 - Buy The Rookie DVD