"The Sandlot" is a 1993 family film that follows a group of young boys who bond over their love of baseball during the summer of 1962. The story centers on a new kid in town, Scottie Smalls, who struggles to fit in but eventually becomes part of the group. They play baseball at a local sandlot, facing various adventures and challenges. The boys' main obstacle is a fierce dog known as The Beast, who guards a baseball that belongs to Smalls. As they attempt to retrieve the ball, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork, and growing up. The film is a nostalgic look at childhood and the joys of summer.