Mickey (2004)

"Mickey" (2004) isn't actually a Hugh Wilson film; therefore, it doesn't belong on a list of his best movies. Hugh Wilson is best known for directing comedies like "Police Academy" and "The Secret of My Success," and his style is distinctly different from the heartwarming, albeit suspenseful, family drama presented in "Mickey." This film, while not directed by Wilson, shares a similar blend of humor and emotional depth. Best-selling author John Grisham deviates from his usual literary thrillers with this winning film that stars Harry Connick Jr. as Tripp Spence, a widower who goes on the run from the IRS with his 12-year-old baseball-phenomenon son, Derrick (Shawn Salinas). They assume new identities and flee to Las Vegas, where Derrick, now known as Mickey, joins a team that makes it to the Little League World Series. But will fame give away his true identity? The film's focus on family bonds and the underdog story makes it a compelling, if unexpectedly gentle, narrative.