8. The Sandlot
There’s no shortage of films about kids and baseball, but the one that stands head and shoulders above the rest is The Sandlot. The story of friendship and adventure for Scotty Smalls, a boy who previously had never had either, this is as iconic a portrayal of American adolescence as imaginable.
From playing ball by the light of fireworks to asking how he can have s’more of something if he hasn’t had any yet, the memorable images and scenes from this film will live on as a part of many lives for years to come.
Perhaps why The Sandlot has such a mass appeal is the fact that it’s so relatable to anyone growing up in America. Though they can appreciate the story, not everyone can relate to a film about a hall-of-fame outfielder or a slugger closing in on history, but everyone knows about the dreams of sharing in that greatness and long summer afternoons spent idolizing those heroes.
If you aren’t a fan of The Sandlot, all I can say is, you’re killing me smalls.