The Natural (1984) movie poster

The Natural (1984)

"He lived for a dream that wouldn't die."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 60%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 72% (RT: 83%, MC: 61) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Runtime
2h 17m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (649 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
83%
Metacritic
61
Cast
Robert Redford as Roy Hobbs
Robert Duvall as Max Mercy
Glenn Close as Iris Gaines
Kim Basinger as Memo Paris
Wilford Brimley as Pop Fisher
Barbara Hershey as Harriet Bird
Robert Prosky as The Judge
Richard Farnsworth as Red Blow
It's divisive. Only 60% of audiences liked it based on 649 votes. Critics gave it 72%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Natural was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • The iconic poster for The Natural was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

The Natural is a 1984 drama film directed by Barry Levinson. 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. The film has been rated by 649 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Natural delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Natural (1984) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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