The Natural

– An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 18 Minutes
Release Year:
1984
The Natural (1984)

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.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

11 May 1984

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Barry Levinson

Writer:

Bernard Malamud (novel), Roger Towne (screenplay), Phil Dusenberry (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger

Plot:

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.

Awards:

Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 4 nominations.

Production:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
82%
Metacritic:
61%