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The Natural is a 1984 American sports film based on Bernard Malamud's 1952 novel of the same name, directed by Barry Levinson, and starring Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger, Wilford Brimley, Barbara Hershey, Robert Prosky and Richard Farnsworth.
- $28 million
- Randy Newman
- May 11, 1984
- Mark Johnson
May 11, 1984 · A middle-aged unknown becomes a legendary baseball player with almost supernatural talent in this drama sport film based on Bernard Malamud's novel. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for The Natural (1984).
- (51K)
- Drama, Sport
- Barry Levinson
- 1984-05-11
A baseball fantasy film about a mysterious batter named Roy Hobbs who joins a losing team and becomes a legend with a magical bat. The plot follows his rise to fame, his past secrets, and his confrontation with a corrupt owner and a mysterious woman.
The Natural is a 1984 drama film based on Bernard Malamud's novel, starring Robert Redford as Roy Hobbs, a baseball prodigy who returns to the game after 16 years. The film explores themes of fate, success, and America's national pastime, with a 83% Tomatometer and an 88% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- (46)
- Barry Levinson
- PG
- Robert Redford
Roger Ebert criticizes the 1984 film "The Natural" for its superficial and manipulative treatment of its baseball story and characters. He complains about the lack of realism, the misuse of Redford's star power, and the cheap and phony ending. He also criticizes the film for its treatment of the characters' relationships and the fact that it does not explore the sport's strategy or history.
The Natural (4K UHD) Using a bat carved from a lightning-struck tree, a mysterious middle-aged player comes out of nowhere to become a big-time baseball slugger. With Glenn Close, Kim Basinger. 3,571 IMDb 7.4 2 h 17 min 1984. X-Ray HDR UHD 13+. Drama · Sports · Ambitious · Heartwarming. Available to rent or buy. Rent movie. HD $4.39 $3.89. Buy.
A film adaptation, The Natural, starring Robert Redford as Roy Hobbs, was released in 1984. Plot. Nineteen-year-old Roy Hobbs is traveling by train to Chicago with his manager Sam to try out for the Chicago Cubs.
