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The Natural

  • 19841984
  • PGPG
  • 2h 18m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Robert Redford in The Natural (1984)
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A middle-aged unknown comes seemingly out of nowhere to become a legendary baseball player with almost supernatural talent.A middle-aged unknown comes seemingly out of nowhere to become a legendary baseball player with almost supernatural talent.A middle-aged unknown comes seemingly out of nowhere to become a legendary baseball player with almost supernatural talent.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
49K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,355
1,116
  • Director
    • Barry Levinson
  • Writers
    • Bernard Malamud(novel)
    • Roger Towne(screenplay)
    • Phil Dusenberry(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert Redford
    • Robert Duvall
    • Glenn Close
Top credits
  • Director
    • Barry Levinson
  • Writers
    • Bernard Malamud(novel)
    • Roger Towne(screenplay)
    • Phil Dusenberry(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert Redford
    • Robert Duvall
    • Glenn Close
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 236User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Robert Redford
    Robert Redford
    • Roy Hobbsas Roy Hobbs
    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • Max Mercyas Max Mercy
    Glenn Close
    Glenn Close
    • Iris Gainesas Iris Gaines
    Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger
    • Memo Parisas Memo Paris
    Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley
    • Pop Fisheras Pop Fisher
    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Harriet Birdas Harriet Bird
    Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky
    • The Judgeas The Judge
    Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth
    • Red Blowas Red Blow
    Joe Don Baker
    Joe Don Baker
    • The Whammeras The Whammer
    John Finnegan
    John Finnegan
    • Sam Simpsonas Sam Simpson
    Alan Fudge
    Alan Fudge
    • Ed Hobbsas Ed Hobbs
    Paul Sullivan Jr.
    • Young Royas Young Roy
    Rachel Hall
    • Young Irisas Young Iris
    Robert Rich III
    Robert Rich III
    • Ted Hobbsas Ted Hobbs
    Michael Madsen
    Michael Madsen
    • Bump Baileyas Bump Bailey
    Jon Van Ness
    Jon Van Ness
    • John Olsenas John Olsen
    Mickey Treanor
    • Doc Dizzyas Doc Dizzy
    George Wilkosz
    • Bobby Savoyas Bobby Savoy
    • Director
      • Barry Levinson
    • Writers
      • Bernard Malamud(novel)
      • Roger Towne(screenplay)
      • Phil Dusenberry(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The bat that bat boy Bobby Savoy gives Roy is called the "Savoy Special". The Savoy Special was a brand of beer in the 1930s, and was made by the United States Brewing Company. This bat is now in the collection at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, displayed along with Roy Hobb's jacket in an exhibit titled "Baseball and the Movies".
    • Goofs
      In the game where Hobbs breaks the Wrigley Field clock, his homer ends the game, as everyone in the stands begins to leave and Hobbs gets mobbed by the press. But since the Knights were the visitors, the Cubs get to bat last.

      The movie depicts the 1939 season. Prior to the 1950 season the home team had the option to bat first or last so it was possible for the visiting team to bat in the bottom of an inning.
    • Quotes

      Iris Gaines: You know, I believe we have two lives.

      Roy Hobbs: How... what do you mean?

      Iris Gaines: The life we learn with and the life we live with after that.

    • Alternate versions
      There is an edited version which was released in several European countries (e.g. United Kingdom, West Germany). This version edits many dialogue and playing scenes to tighten up the pacing. It runs approx. 14 minutes shorter than the US theatrical version.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom/The Natural (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      The Star Spangled Banner
      Lyrics by Francis Scott Key

      Music by John Stafford Smith

      Performed by Kate Smith

      Courtesy of RCA Records

    User reviews236

    Review
    Top review
    A Film for the Ages
    I can't ever forget the first time(s) I saw The Natural. I was a member of the Directors Guild of America and there was a screening at the DGA. I love screenings of films about which I know nothing! And at the time I hadn't read the novel, really didn't know anything about it. I knew Barry Levinson and liked his work, and Randy Newman was, of course, a god. I just wasn't ready for it! Tears were streaming down my face from the beginning. The music would play and the waterworks would commence! It felt organic, not intellectual. It just "was". The only other film where I had that experience was, you guessed it, "Field of Dreams", another screening. When he asked his Dad if they could play a little catch, I lost it. The people I was with got up and slowly moved to other seats. But back to the Natch. I love it when a film subsumes reality, and every time I hear the theme at a "real" ball game, I smile. From time to time I'll put on the DVD to watch a scene, and I invariably end up watching the whole thing! If you haven't seen this film, you simply must!
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    • soapfish
    • May 22, 2003

    FAQ6

    • Why does Harriet shoot Roy and try to kill him?
    • Is the story based upon real people and events?
    • Does the story include other elements?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 11, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Unbeugsame
    • Filming locations
      • All-High Stadium - 50 Mercer Avenue, Buffalo, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Delphi II Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $28,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $47,951,979
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,088,381
      • May 13, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $47,951,979
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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