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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 adaptation of Bernard Malamud's novel. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this 4-Oscar-nominated drama sport film.
- (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.
Roy Hobbs, a young baseball prodigy, returns to the game after 16 years and faces challenges and temptations. The Natural is a classic sports film based on Bernard Malamud's novel, with 83% critics and 88% audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.
- (46)
- Barry Levinson
- PG
- Robert Redford
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. 3,554 IMDb 7.4 2 h 17 min 1984. X-Ray HDR UHD 13+. Drama · Sports · Ambitious · Heartwarming. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $4.39. Buy. HD $12.99.
- 137 min
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 is a 1952 novel about baseball by Bernard Malamud, and is his debut novel. The story follows Roy Hobbs, a baseball prodigy whose career is sidetracked after being shot by a woman whose motivation remains mysterious.