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The Natural

  • 19841984
  • PGPG
  • 2h 18m
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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
2,871
802
  • 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
    • 235User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Robert Redford in The Natural (1984)
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    Top cast

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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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    An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the league in this magical sports fantasy. With the aid of a bat cut from a lightning struck tree, Hobbs lives the fame he should have had earlier when, as a rising pitcher, he is inexplicably shot by a young woman. —Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>
    • baseball
    • 1930s
    • baseball bat
    • athlete
    • based on novel
    • 120 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The best there was!
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    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 reviews235

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A delightful fable pulled off believably and
    I really enjoyed watching this movie. It seems like the very embodiment of the Hollywood cliche - a noble hero overcoming difficulty to achieve his dream...but somehow, The Natural manages to pull it off in a very un-glamorized way. Take the hero - he's 35 years old! It just seems refreshing not to always have a dashing young fellow of twenty as the main character. And then - an ulcerated stomach? What kind of an obstacle is that? Not a Hollywood one, I'll tell you that. This hero is actually believable - and Robert Redford plays him handsomely. He makes Roy Hobbs a real person, and a gentleman. I recommend The Natural for any Robert Redford fan, baseball fan - and anyone who just wants to see a neat, entertaining movie with a main character you can really root for.
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    • MiriamEB
    • Jul 6, 2000

    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 Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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