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The Natural

1984 · Movie · PG · 137 min

★ 7.0(679)unSUB Rating

Drama

An unknown middle-aged baseball hitter with a mysterious past appears and joins a struggling 1930s team, turning a losing season into a real shot at the league’s top. Driven by mythic second chances and unexpected momentum, his arrival energizes teammates and tests everyone around him.

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Details
Years
1984
Release date
1984-05-11
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
137 min
TMDB rating (input)
6.9/10 (679 votes)
About

You’ll like The Natural if you enjoy uplifting baseball fables, period charm, and big emotions on and off the field; Not for you if fantasy feels off, like with Field of Dreams or Rudy.

Pros: heartwarming sports fable; strong ensemble cast; memorable music and look | Cons: fantasy/reality blend divides; some pacing drags; unresolved questions

Themes

  • corruption
  • sports
  • baseball
  • attempted murder
  • talent
  • redemption
  • child prodigy
  • femme fatale
  • lightning bolt
  • hdd

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1985 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Score · 1985 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1985 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1985 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Barry Levinson