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    The Legend of Bagger Vance

    • 20002000
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 2h 6min
    IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    54K
    YOUR RATING
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    The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
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    DramaFantasySport

    A down-and-out golfer attempts to recover his game and his life with help from a mystical caddy.A down-and-out golfer attempts to recover his game and his life with help from a mystical caddy.A down-and-out golfer attempts to recover his game and his life with help from a mystical caddy.

    IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    54K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Redford
    • Writers
      • Steven Pressfield(novel)
      • Jeremy Leven(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Will Smith
      • Matt Damon
      • Charlize Theron
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Robert Redford
    • Writers
      • Steven Pressfield(novel)
      • Jeremy Leven(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Will Smith
      • Matt Damon
      • Charlize Theron
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 285User reviews
    • 128Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 11 nominations

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    The Legend of Bagger Vance
    Trailer 1:21
    The Legend of Bagger Vance

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    Will Smith, Charlize Theron, and Matt Damon in The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
    Matt Damon in The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
    Will Smith, Matt Damon, and J. Michael Moncrief in The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
    Matt Damon in The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
    Will Smith, Matt Damon, and J. Michael Moncrief in The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
    Will Smith in The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
    Matt Damon in The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
    Charlize Theron and Matt Damon in The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
    Matt Damon in The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
    Will Smith and Matt Damon in The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
    Bagger agrees to hire Hardy Greaves as Rannulph Junnuh's forecaddie
    Matt Damon stars as Rannulph Junuh

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    Will Smith
    Will Smith
    • Bagger Vanceas Bagger Vance
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Rannulph Junuhas Rannulph Junuh
    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Adele Invergordonas Adele Invergordon
    Bruce McGill
    Bruce McGill
    • Walter Hagenas Walter Hagen
    Joel Gretsch
    Joel Gretsch
    • Bobby Jonesas Bobby Jones
    J. Michael Moncrief
    J. Michael Moncrief
    • Hardy Greavesas Hardy Greaves
    Peter Gerety
    Peter Gerety
    • Neskaloosaas Neskaloosa
    Lane Smith
    Lane Smith
    • Grantland Riceas Grantland Rice
    Michael O'Neill
    Michael O'Neill
    • O.B. Keeleras O.B. Keeler
    Thomas Jay Ryan
    Thomas Jay Ryan
    • Spec Hammondas Spec Hammond
    Trip Hamilton
    • Frank Greavesas Frank Greaves
    Dermot Crowley
    Dermot Crowley
    • Dougal McDermottas Dougal McDermott
    Harve Presnell
    Harve Presnell
    • John Invergordonas John Invergordon
    Danny Nelson
    • McManusas McManus
    Bob Penny
    Bob Penny
    • Laidlawas Laidlaw
    Michael McCarty
    • Delahuntyas Delahunty
    Carrie Preston
    Carrie Preston
    • Idalyn Greavesas Idalyn Greaves
    Turner Green
    • Eugene Jamesas Eugene James
    • Director
      • Robert Redford
    • Writers
      • Steven Pressfield(novel)
      • Jeremy Leven(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A disillusioned war veteran, Captain Rannulph Junuh, reluctantly agrees to play a game of golf. He finds the game futile until his caddy, Bagger Vance, teaches him the secret of the authentic golf stroke which turns out also to be the secret to mastering any challenge and finding meaning in life. —M. Fowler
    golfmagical negro stereotypefemale removes her clothesno music during opening creditsplus fours115 more
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    • Taglines
      • Some Things Can't Be Learned. They Must Be Remembered.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Originally, the lead roles were going to be played by Morgan Freeman and Robert Redford. But, after careful consideration, Redford decided that the movie would work better with younger men playing Bagger Vance and Rannulph Junuh.
    • Goofs
      Having the best score on the 17th, Junuh should have teed-off first on the 18th tee, not last.
    • Quotes

      Rannulph Junnah: Now, the question on the table is how drunk is drunk enough? And the answer is that it's all a matter of brain cells

      Hardy Greaves: Brain cells?

      Rannulph Junnah: That's right Hardy. You see every drink of liquor you take kills a thousand brain cells. Now that doesn't much matter 'cos we got billions more. And first the sadness cells die so you smile real big. And then the quiet cells go so you just say everything real loud for no reason at all. That'ok, that's ok because the stupid cells go next, so everything you say is real smart. And finally, come the memory cells. These are tough sons of bitches to kill.

    • Crazy credits
      The DreamWorks logo, the 20th Century Fox logo, and the opening credits are all silent when the film opens, except for the sound of the wind and crickets of the golf course.
    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Tres Jolie Op. 159
      Composed by Emil Waldteufel (as Emile Waldteufel)

    User reviews285

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Better Movie Than Critics Say
    Sports Illustrated once rated this the worst movie of all time. They're Crazy! Great story. Will Smith is excellent. Love the kid who plays the local Savannah boy! One of my favorite-if not my very favorite-golf movies.
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    • matthewtessnear
    • Sep 5, 2018

    FAQ2

    • Who narrates the film, plays the elderly Hardy?
    • The Ending of the Movie

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Легенда Багера Ванса
    • Filming locations
      • Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Epsilon Motion Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $80,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $30,919,168
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,516,712
      • Nov 5, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $39,459,427
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 6min
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • SDDS
      • DTS-ES
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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